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Mar 29, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Dave Meyer

A Spike In Supply Could Tank Multifamily Prices This Year

Recent data suggests that there may be a short-term glut of multifamily units hitting the market at an inopportune time and could lead to several price declines across the nation.

Mar 19, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Zach Lemaster

Top 5 Recession-Proof Housing Markets In 2023

This article is presented by Rent To Retirement. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. Choosing the right real estate investment to add to your portfolio requires ample research and extensive knowledge…

Mar 13, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Dave Meyer

How Did A $200B+ Bank Collapse In 48 Hours? Is Real Estate Going To Be Impacted?

Last week, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) rapidly collapsed—going from normal operations to insolvency in a matter of days. SVB was the 16th largest bank in the United States, with about…

Feb 27, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Melanie Kershaw

2023 Regional Rental Report: California

This article is presented by Belong. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. There are few real estate markets with as many attractive cities as California. From the allure of luxury and…

Feb 17, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Paul Moore

Mounting Commercial Real Estate Debt Has The Potential To Destroy Portfolios—Here’s What You Need To Know

Are you tracking the storm brewing in the commercial real estate realm? It’s not a big surprise. It happens in every downturn in one form or another. But investors always…

Feb 15, 2023Jan 08, 2024 Andrew Syrios

After Huge Declines, Rent Growth Is Starting To Level Out

I have rarely seen anything quite like the trajectory nationwide rents have taken over the previous year. Take a look for yourself. Of course, this is only showing the year-over-year…

Feb 13, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

New Census Data Shows Where Americans Are Moving—And Where You Should Be Investing

Americans are squeezed by inflation and rising housing prices in big cities. They’re seeking refuge in states with warm climates, a lower cost of living, and plenty of job opportunities—states…

Feb 08, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Dave Meyer

70% Of Economists Say We’re Heading For A Recession—Are They Right?

Another day, another contradictory economic data point. For the last several months, the U.S. economy has been throwing off confusing and often conflicting signals about what is to come. Some…

Feb 02, 2023Jan 15, 2024 Dave Meyer

These Are the 10 Most Affordable Markets To Invest in During 2024

The U.S. housing market is facing an affordability crisis. The combination of high home prices, high mortgage rates, and decreased spending power has driven housing affordability to its lowest level…

Jan 31, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Scott Trench

Multifamily Real Estate Is At Risk Of Crashing — Here’s Why

I’m worried about a significant decline (or crash) in commercial real estate valuations, specifically including multifamily, in 2023 and 2024. I feel that the red flags are so clear and…

Jan 30, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Mortgage Applications Rise As Rates Continue To Fall Back

Prospective homebuyers have been waiting for more affordable conditions, and according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, they might be ready to start making offers. Mortgage demand surged 7% in the…

Jan 27, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Lindsay Frankel

Biden’s “Renters Bill of Rights” Is Here — Is Nationwide Rent Control Coming?

The Biden-Harris administration is responding to a rent-burdened nation with new actions designed to promote a fair rental market, alongside the release of a “Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights.” The demand for…