For example, avoid wasting time comparing new construction with sun-soaked windows to basement units with stained drop ceilings.

It makes sense in places where it has temperature extremes.

I am not alone in hosts finding that Vrbo bookings have dropped off a cliff. 

Miami Rental Market Update: Rents Drop $200 as Affordability Remains a ChallengeMiami has officially ranked as the second-most unaffordable city in the U.S., but there’s some good news for renters: local rents have dropped to a 3-year low, with decreases of up to $200.

If you are borrowing $150k, rates will not likely drop enough for you to justify a refinance due to lower rates.

So far everyone that has predicted rate drops have been wrong so I wouldn't bank on it. 

Evan,  As a local broker, I’ve assisted many clients with the entity transfer process, often referred to as a "drop and swap."

They had listed it for $40k more in 8/24 and dropped consistently until 12/24, when I made my offer.

My jaw dropped open at that amount for only 4 properties.

The bank is coming out for an appraisal so I can drop my PMI (woohoo!!).