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

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 […]
Investment in student housing construction is expected to increase in the third quarter of 2024.
NAHB Eye on Housing Report: Student Housing Construction Investment on the Rise A recent report from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing reveals that private fixed investment in student dormitories increased by 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.9 billion in Q3 of 2024. The report highlights the rebound in private fixed investment […]
Yardi reports decline in multifamily rental prices

Latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,748 in October, 2024. Year-over-year growth was 0.9%. Yardi says demand remains strong enough to balance the increase in deliveries in most markets. “Through September 2024, 329,000 apartment units have been absorbed, putting the market in […]
Housing Providers’ Brain Games

Brain Games for Housing Providers: Sharpen Your Skills and Succeed Unlock your potential with brain games tailored specifically for housing providers. These activities not only challenge your mind but also improve your cognitive skills, keeping you sharp and focused. By embracing this engaging approach, you can enhance your decision-making, better serve your residents, and effectively […]
The Most Rat-Infested Cities in America – 2024

Orkin’s Top Rattiest Cities List Revealed for 2024 The pest control & rodent removers over at Orkin have released their annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for 2024. For the 10th consecutive year, Chicago has secured the number one spot, with Los Angeles and New York following closely in second and third place. Orkin determines […]
Attaining financial independence through real estate investments and efficient systems

Idaho Real Estate Investor Show: Achieving Time and Money Freedom Through Real Estate Investing & Great Systems In a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Paul & Tanice Myers share their stories and insights on transitioning from W2 jobs, the importance of leads, education, and funding in real estate, and their experiences […]
The homeownership and rental vacancy rates in the United States for the third quarter of 2024 have been reported.

U.S. Government Reports National Housing Vacancy Rates for Q3, 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q3, 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q3 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.9% of the housing units in the United States in […]
10 States With the Most Affordable Cost of Living

Top 10 States with the Lowest Cost of Living We’ve had a lot of posts related to the cost of living and how it affects real estate and quality of life. With that in mind, a recent report from Realtor.com reveals their list of the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living. The […]
Argentina has decided to remove its rent control policies, leading to a flourishing rental market.

The Impact of Argentina’s New President on Rental Laws A recent story in the Wall Street Journal highlights how Argentina’s new President, Javier Milei, an economist, has made significant changes to the country’s rental laws and government price controls in an effort to revive the economy. Argentina had one of the strictest rent-control laws in […]
Sharing is Caring, Even for Landlords

If a dog is man’s best friend, and diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then what is a landlord’s best friend? In my thirty-plus years in the industry, I’ve come to discover that having a written, detailed, and well- defined criteria for each of my properties has really become my best friend. And maybe even […]