In February, rental prices in San Francisco rose by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Reports Increase in U.S. Single-Family Rental Prices According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in February, 2025. The monthly growth rate for February was 1%, which was above the average of 0.2% for February from 2004-2019, marking the […]
My First Experience at a Real Estate Investors Association Meeting – The Night That Changed My Real Estate Gameplan
Experience the Power of Connections at a REIA Meeting On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast, David Pickron flips the script and invites longtime behind-the-scenes team member Kent to share his very first experience attending a REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meeting. This is a must-listen for new investors, REIA members, and anyone […]
HUD is seeking new offices due to over $500 million in deferred maintenance costs.
HUD Headquarters Building Faces $500 Million in Maintenance Needs According to a recent release, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., is facing over $500 million in deferred maintenance and modernization needs. In response, they have added the HUD headquarters building to the accelerated disposition list to explore relocation […]
The appeal of McMansions to Americans
Why Do Americans Love McMansions? A recent report on CNBC delves into the question of why Americans are so drawn to McMansions. These large homes first gained popularity in the 1980s and have continued to be in demand as buyers seek spacious residences with various amenities. Despite criticisms of their construction quality and design, McMansions […]
The changes in state income taxes since 2000.
State Income Tax Changes Over the Past 5 Years How have state income taxes changed over the past 5 years? Today’s graphic from the Visual Capitalist compares how state income taxes have changed between 2000 and 2025. Stay safe, watch your wallet and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. How […]
Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged in March compared to February
March Unemployment Report from Bureau of Labor Statistics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228k in February, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as February. In addition, the report says employment in the federal government actually declined. […]
Apartment List’s latest National Rent Report for April 2025 reveals the current trends in rental prices across the country.
Apartment List National Rent Report for April 2025 According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for April 2025, national median rent increased 0.6% to $1,384 in March – the second consecutive month-over-month increases. However, year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4%. Rent Trends “Since the second half of 2022, rent prices have continued to ebb and […]
Rocket acquires Redfin in a $1.75 billion agreement
CNBC Reports Rocket Companies Acquisition of Redfin CNBC is reporting that Rocket Companies is acquiring Redfin in an all-stock deal worth $1.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year. Comparing the two companies, CNBC says Redfin operates a home search platform with more than 1 million for-sale […]
Each state’s largest Fortune 500 company.
Chartistry Reveals the Largest Fortune 500 Company in Each State Chartistry says every year, Fortune magazine publishes its much-anticipated Fortune 500 list showing the 500 most profitable companies across the U.S. Today’s graphic illustrates those companies by listing the largest Fortune 500 company in each state. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!! Check out […]
Yardi reports no change in multifamily rents for February
Latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents were flat in February, 2025 with the average U.S. advertised rent increasing $1 to $1,751. Year-over-year rent growth was unchanged at 1.2%. “Multifamily performance tends to be subdued in the winter months in advance of the spring moving season, and […]