Like Spike Lee said, 'Do the Right Thing"!

We often talk about "warzone" properties on here and some parts of the south side of Chicago truly are warzones, unfortunately Chicago has had a huge spike in violence over the last few years.

If interest rates spike up, I have to think the returns on those projects could have some refinance risk.

When the landlord I paying for the water nobody cares about usage My brother had a $3,000 spike on the water bill for one of his properties last year and the only thing the plumber could figure out is that someone had to have left their sink run for days. 

My girlfriend is an investor and its really spiked my interest in an industry I was already very curious about.

I think Aug-Sept will show a spike in short sales/foreclosures as people get snowballed by the forbearance option and want to be ready to jump in by that time. 

Meanwhile, some of our other rentals spiked and we increased rates.You need to start by identifying to what strategy you're using, who is your guest, and why are they staying there.

Supply is low and demand is at an all time high - and buyers are racing against the clock to beat rising mortgage rates.Two good articles to read up on regarding the local market:National Association of Realtors: Existing Home Sales Spike in JulyMiami Herald: South Florida Home Sales Rise by Double Digits in July

We do not generally have the huge dips and spikes of other markets so it is more steady.

I'm sure you'll be glad to get back- even with the spike in house prices.