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The Challenges of Converting Vacant Office Space into Apartments

Converting vacant office space into apartments poses several challenges.

Brian Hamrick During a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick interviews Andrew Hinton, who is in the final stages of converting an office space into an apartment. They discuss both the positive and negative aspects of the project, including challenges with architects, engineers, and city inspectors, as […]

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S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Up in July

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index records a rise in July

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The latest report from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index revealed a 1% annual change in home prices for July 2023. The 10-City Composite saw a 0.9% increase, while the 20-City Composite had a 0.1% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, 19 out of the 20 major metropolitan markets reported

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The August report reveals a decline of 8.7% in new home sales.

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According to the U.S. Government, new single-family home sales in August 2023 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 675,000, which is 8.7% lower than the revised rate for July and 5.8% higher than the previous year. The median sales price for new homes sold in August was $430,300, with an average sales price

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Black Knight Says Early-Stage Delinquencies Continue to Trend Up

Black Knight reports that early-stage delinquencies are on the rise.

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According to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor, the delinquency rate for loans in the U.S. increased by 4 basis points in August, reaching 3.17%. However, this rate is still nearly one percentage point lower than the average for the same period between 2015 and 2019. The report also highlights a decline in serious delinquencies, with

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Housing Construction Plummets in August

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The U.S. government has released a report stating that privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,283,000. This is 11.3% lower than the revised number for July and 14.8% lower than the same time last year. In August, there were 334,000 units in buildings with five units or more.

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High Mortgage Rates Weaken Builder Confidence

Builder confidence is undermined by high mortgage rates.

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High mortgage rates are a contributing factor to the weakening of builder confidence. The NAHB has reported that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes has dropped below the key break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months due to persistently high mortgage rates. According to the National Association

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Exploring the Role of Architects in Real Estate Investing

Examining the Role of Architects in Real Estate Investments

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In a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete discuss architectural design and the growing popularity of additional dwelling units (ADUs) in Phoenix. They also explore how ADUs can boost cash flow for investors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of architectural design and the impact of renowned architects on real

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Redfin Says Investors Pulled Back, Bought 45% Fewer Homes Than One Year Ago

According to Redfin, there has been a decrease in investor activity as they bought 45% fewer homes compared to the previous year.

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A recent report from Redfin reveals that investor home purchases in Q2 2023 experienced a significant decline of 45% compared to the previous year, marking the largest drop since 2008. This decline in investor purchases surpassed the overall decline in home sales, which stood at 31%. The report also highlights that investor market share has

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What are the ways homeowners are utilizing their HELOCs?

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Recently, there has been a slowdown in HELOC activity after reaching a 15-year high in 2022. The Mortgage Bankers Association has provided data on how HELOCs have been utilized over the years. Home renovation and remodeling remain the primary reasons for utilizing HELOCs, followed by debt consolidation, emergencies, and other big-ticket financing. The MBA’s 2023

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American Cities with the Highest Airbnb Densities

Top American Cities with the Highest Airbnb Concentrations

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According to a graphic from Statista, Hawaii has the highest density of Airbnb rentals out of all U.S. cities and regions analyzed by InsideAirbnb in June 2023. With 32,597 Airbnb listings for an estimated 1.4 million inhabitants, it surpasses other cities in terms of Airbnb density. You can view the graphic here. Stay safe and

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