Americans Continue to Spend Despite Rising Inflation According to Statista, inflation in the United States is on the rise, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from continuing to spend. Census data shows that monthly retail and food services sales have remained steady through July, indicating that consumers are still willing to open their wallets despite economic […]
Consumer Price Index Increases by 0.2% in August, 2024 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August, 2024 (same as July). The all items index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ending in August. The index for shelter rose 0.5%
Inflation has increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year. Read More »
Tracking the Impact of Inflation on the Economy At Real Estate Investing Today, we closely monitor inflation as it is a crucial indicator that affects the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista highlights the Consumer Price Index (CPI) categories that have been most impacted by inflation in recent years. The data reveals a significant
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Labor Day: A Brief Overview This Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day. The annual 3-day weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer and ushers in the cool Fall season – although Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. Today’s graphic gives us the “Reader’s Digest” version of Labor Day facts. As always, stay safe and
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New Rules from NAR Impact Home Buying Process Recent posts have highlighted the impact of a lawsuit on realtor commissions. On a Real Estate News for Investors episode, Kathy Fettke discusses the changing landscape of home buying. Gone are the days of casual home tours with newly met real estate agents. The National Association of
NAR’s revised guidelines are revolutionizing the home buying experience. Read More »
Americans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment for the 12th Year in a Row As we mentioned last month, Keeping Current Matters has once again highlighted the fact that for the 12th consecutive year, more Americans prefer real estate as a long-term investment over other options. This trend underscores the enduring appeal and reliability of
Real estate remains a top choice for long-term investments. Read More »
American Land Title Association Reports Increase in Seller Impersonation Fraud Attempts The American Land Title Association reveals that seller impersonation fraud attempts are on the rise, with 28% of title companies encountering at least one such incident in 2023, according to their recent study. According to the study, seller impersonation fraud is often detected before
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently released a report stating that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 0.2% increase in July 2024. Over the past 12 months leading up to July, the index has risen by 2.9%. One significant contributor to this increase was the 0.4% rise in
Inflation has increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year. Read More »
Did you know that having a Trader Joe’s or an ALDI near your property could potentially increase its ROI? This information comes from ATTOM Data’s recent report “8 Ways Neighborhood Data Influences Property Values and Real Estate Decisions.” Keep that in mind when stocking your pantry! Stay safe and have a Happy Friday! [Link to
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The Pacific Legal Foundation recently announced that a Michigan mother has appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court to uphold her constitutional right to fair compensation after her home was foreclosed on by Manistee County, sold, and the county kept $102,636 more than she owed. Chelsea Koetter, a single mother of two, fell behind on her