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February 2025, rental prices across the country have continued to rise.

Zumper Releases Latest National Rent Report for February 2025 Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for February, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1525 (up 2.9%) and $1,905 (up 3.7%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the top 100 metro […]

February 2025, rental prices across the country have continued to rise.

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The states with the fastest growing populations Top 15 states experiencing rapid population growth Fastest growing states in terms of population increase

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Top 15 Fastest Growing States We’ve seen a lot of recent posts about where people are moving to & from. Today’s graphic from Realtor.com shows us the top 15 states with the fastest growing populations. They say last year the U.S. saw its population surge at its highest rate since 2001, overwhelmingly driven by an

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Should you buy or rent in 2025?

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Is it Better to Buy or Rent in 2025? Is it better to buy or rent? That’s an age-old question that really depends on a lot of variables – especially an individual’s station in life. According to their 2025 Rental Affordability Report, ATTOM says both owning & renting remain difficult for average U.S. workers, commonly

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In the fourth quarter of 2024, almost 90% of metropolitan areas experienced an increase in home prices.

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Nearly 90% of Metros Registered Home Price Gains in Q4 2024 The National Association of Realtors says nearly 90% of metros experienced home price increases in Q4 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.12% to 6.85%. In addition 14% of the 226 tracked metro areas posted double-digit price gains over the same

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Ep. 49 3 Key Questions to Ask When Showing a Property

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When you have the opportunity to show your property to a potential tenant, find a way to naturally weave the three informative questions from this episode into the conversation. Their answers will help determine whether they are a good fit for your property. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background

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Housing’s Share of GDP Surpasses 16% for 1st Time Since 2022

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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America’s Real GDP Grows by 2.3% in Q4 2024 According to their “advance” estimate, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that America’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024. Click here to read the full report at the U.S. Bureau of Economic

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Residents in Georgia are now protected from title theft under a new law.

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New Law in Georgia Aims to Protect Residents from Title Theft HousingWire is reporting that a new law in Georgia aims to protect residents from title theft. According to the report, House Bill 1292, which became effective on January 1st, requires anyone filing a deed or mortgage to present proper ID as well as being

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Exploring the Basics of Real Estate Investment in the Modern Landscape

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Revisiting the Fundamentals By Jeffery S. Watson Recently, I was privileged to sit in a room at a REIA meeting with three legends in the residential real estate investing space. Each of these men has educated thousands of individuals on smart, savvy, safe, and effective ways to be residential real estate investors. Their presence made

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State-by-State House Price Appreciation

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NAHB’s Eye on Housing Report Shows Modest House Price Growth in Q3, 2024 A new report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reveals that house prices have shown modest annual growth in Q3, 2024. However, this growth has slowed in the past two quarters, attributed to elevated mortgage rates dissuading potential home buyers despite increased

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The demand for apartments is on the rise, while the development of middle housing is falling behind.

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Storagecafe Report on U.S. Housing Inventory Growth Last week’s infographic illustrated America’s fastest growing housing markets based on data from this report. That being said, Storagecafe says the U.S. housing market has been on a steady, albeit slow, growth trajectory over the past two decades with total inventory reaching 144 million housing units in 2023

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