Why New Builds Could Be the Savvy Investor’s Top Choice Today
Why New Builds Could Be the Savvy Investor’s Top Choice Today In the ever-evolving realm of real estate investment, savvy investors are constantly on the lookout for opportunities that promise robust returns while balancing risk and sustainability. In recent years, new builds have become increasingly popular in this landscape, drawing attention as a strategic choice […]
Top 9 Strategies to Secure a Better Mortgage Rate Today
Title: Top 9 Strategies to Secure a Better Mortgage Rate Today Purchasing a home is a significant milestone, yet the financial commitment can be daunting. One of the key factors affecting the overall cost is your mortgage rate. Locking in a favorable mortgage rate can result in substantial savings over the life of your loan. […]
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
In This Article When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things like interest rate hikes, too much competition for properties, and of course, a looming, real estate-driven financial crisis. After the dust settled, the biggest problem […]
ADP National Employment Report – April 2025 – Real Estate Investing Today
According to the ADP National Employment Report for April, 2025, private sector employment increased by 62k jobs and annual pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. The ADP National Employment Report is an independent and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on the aggregated and anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees. […]
April Unemployment Rate the Same as March – Real Estate Investing Today
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177k in April, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as March. In addition, the report says employment continuedto trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance. […]
FBI Releases 2024 Internet Crime Report – Real Estate Investing Today
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released their 2024 Internet Crime report which offers critical insights into the cyber threat landscape based on aggregated data from reported complaints. The FBI says that in 2024, the top three cyber crimes by number of reported complaints were phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data […]
U.S. Department of Education Resumes Collecting Defaulted Student Loans – Real Estate Investing Today
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that, effective May 5 2025, it will resume collections of defaulted federal student loans. The department says there are 42.7 million borrowers that owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt as well as over 5 million borrowers have not made a monthly payment in over 360 days […]
House Sharing Households Sees Record High – Real Estate Investing Today
According to recent research from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, a record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. Interestingly, they point out that the number of households sharing housing with nonrelatives had been rising steadily since the 2008 housing crash until the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the upward […]
Foreclosure initiations surged in October – Real Estate Investing Today
According to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage First Look, the national delinquency rate decreased by 3 basis points to 3.26% in October. This represents a 9 basis point improvement compared to the same time last year. However, foreclosure starts increased to 33,000 in October, reaching their highest levels in 18 months. Meanwhile, the number of foreclosure […]
Trust in media reaches new low
According to Statista, a free press is crucial for holding governments accountable and informing the public, allowing voters to engage in political discussions and make informed decisions. However, Gallup data cited by Statista shows that an increasing number of Americans no longer trust the media. This situation reminds us of the saying “trust, but verify.” […]