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 […]
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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 […]
Trends in Generational Home Buying and Selling in 2025
NAR Reports Baby Boomers as Largest Share of Home Buyers The NAR says in a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers. Indeed, today’s graphic looks at the distinguishing characteristic of each generation of home buyers using data from the NAR’s […]
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 […]
February sees a 2% increase in pending home sales
NAR Reports 2% Increase in Pending Home Sales for February 2025 The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2% in in February, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72 in February. Year-over-year, contract signings dropped in all four U.S. […]
Home flipping will be on the decline in 2024.
ATTOM’s 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report According to ATTOM’s year-end 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 297,885 single-family houses and condominiums were flipped in 2024. That figure is down 7.7% from 322,782 in 2023 and 32.4% from a recent peak of nearly 441k reached in 2022.  In addition, the report further says that as the number […]