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Aug 11, 2022Aug 08, 2023 J Scott

What July’s Job Report Says About the Economy’s Health

Earlier in August, it was reported that 528,000 jobs were created in July after expectations were around 230,000 jobs. Overall, it was a seemingly better jobs report than expected. However, it’s hard…

Aug 10, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Andrew Syrios

Here’s Why This Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008, But Why You Should Still Be Concerned

Those not living under a rock for the past year could skip these opening paragraphs as they are well aware the real estate market has been on fire. They are…

Aug 01, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Lindsay Frankel

Rising Interest Rates Challenge Investors — Here’s What Expert Lenders Suggest You Do

Rising interest rates may be squeezing profit margins, but there are still deals that offer competitive returns, so the most experienced investors are forging ahead regardless. Rookies can learn from…

Jul 28, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Anna K. Cottrell

U.S. GDP Shrinks By 0.9% — White House and Experts Push Back On Recession Claims

While fears of an immediate US recession have not been confirmed, the latest GDP report points towards a shrinking economy. GDP contracted by 0.9%, the second-straight quarter of decline, while…

Jul 27, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Dave Meyer

June 2022 Housing Market Statistics: Interactive Map of Every ZIP Code in the U.S.

Recently, I wrote an article stating that the housing market has begun transitioning from an extreme seller’s market to a much more balanced one—at least on a national level. While I do…

Jul 25, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Anna K. Cottrell

U.S. Housing Starts Fell Again In June: What It Means For Investors

Builders nationwide are warning real estate investors that new construction in the U.S. could be entering another phase of decline after showing continued growth since the end of the Great…

Jul 20, 2022Aug 08, 2023 Andrew Syrios

Why Inflation Is Not Likely To Go Away Soon

The CPI reaching 9.1% in June made it clear that the inflation crisis gripping the nation is as bad as it’s been in 40 years. Despite lines from the chattering…

Jul 18, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Hana LaRock

June’s CPI Report: Inflation Up 9.1% Since Last Year

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the latest Consumer Price Index. Despite any chatter that may have predicted otherwise, inflation is still at a 40-year high and a 1.3%…

Jul 14, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Dave Meyer

The Housing Market’s Correction Has Begun: Analyzing June’s Data

For months, I, along with many prominent housing market analysts, have been forecasting a big shift in the housing market at some point in 2022. For most of the last…

Jul 07, 2022Nov 07, 2023 Lindsay Frankel

Rolling With The Punches: Achieving Financial Freedom in Two Years

Andrew Bresee never wanted to work for someone else. “I don’t want to build somebody else’s dream,” he says. “I want to build mine.” And that was his motivation for…

Jun 24, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Matt Myre

Short-Term Rental Occupancy Falls in May: Should Investors Be Concerned?

One of the biggest talking points of the last couple of years has been the gap between supply and demand in nearly every industry, from real estate to energy. Inflation…

Jun 23, 2022Aug 07, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

10 Markets To Keep An Eye On In 2022

Finding cities with the highest rental appreciation is crucial if you want to make a profitable investment in the rental market. Even in an expensive housing market, finding suitable buy-and-hold…

Jun 22, 2022Mar 17, 2023 Lindsay Frankel

Tracking the Fed: Why Did It Take So Long to Act?

A perfect storm has been brewing in the U.S. economy. Supply constraints coupled with increased demand built up during the pandemic have led to rapid inflation. The Fed is now…