According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor (formerly Black Knight), the national delinquency rate eased to 3.09% in April, a 22 basis point improvement over last year. In addition, they report that delinquencies fell to their lowest level since the record low of March 2023. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides a view of the current […]
WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared over
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How Established Timelines Protect Your Investment By David Pickron Maybe nowhere does the saying “time is money” apply greater than it does in our industry. For each of us, we are well aware of the expense of having a property sit empty for a month or more, painfully knowing the impact it has on our
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The Massachusetts condo market looks to be in some trouble. Last month I had said that we needed to pull the caution flag out of the drawer. We can officially throw the caution flag for the condo market. A couple questions. Do we go into condo depreciation? Will we actually see housing prices decrease in
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According to the most recent New Home Lot Supply report from Zonda, in Q1 2024, there was a tightening of lot supply year-over-year across the U.S. The report notes that lot inventory remains “significantly undersupplied” in most markets, and this trend reflects the increased construction activity in recent quarters. Ali Wolf, the chief economist at
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Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27th, is often seen as the unofficial start of summer for many Americans. However, it is important to remember the true meaning of this day. Memorial Day is a national day of remembrance for the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom
The latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report reveals that the average U.S. multifamily rent in April 2024 was $1,725. Yardi notes that multifamily rents have increased for the second consecutive month, attributing this trend to robust demand in the market. According to Yardi, although rent growth is moderate, there are several positive indicators in the data.
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Zumper has compiled a list of the best cities for singles based on factors such as median rent, percentage of single population, cost of living, median income, unemployment rate, and access to dining and entertainment. They have identified the top 10 states for singles, including Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; Madison,
According to the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, the housing sector’s contribution to the economy reached 16.1% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding 16% for the first time since 2022. This increase in housing’s share of GDP is attributed to residential fixed investment (RFI) and housing services. RFI includes home building, multifamily development, and remodeling,
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According to a report from CBS News, the IRS is gearing up to increase audits in an effort to crack down on tax evasion and generate more revenue for the U.S. Treasury. This initiative follows the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which allocated $80 billion in new funding. The plan outlined by the
IRS predicts a significant increase in the number of audits. Read More »