In this article Commercial real estate is facing stress from several directions. The primary stress is rising interest rates, which are putting upward pressure on cap rates (which pushes down asset values), making refinancing costs increasingly difficult and expensive to come...

In this article 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 about the market that you’re investing in. A poor...

In this article Property taxes can substantially impact how much you’re paying for your home and dig into your profits as a real estate investor. They also vary widely from state to state, with Hawaii’s average property tax rate at around...

In this article 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 like Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas. An analysis...

In this article The U.S. housing market is facing an affordability crisis. The combination of high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and decreased spending power has driven housing affordability to its lowest level in decades. As such, it is difficult for...

In this article 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 all pointing in the same direction that I’d...

In this article Prospective homebuyers are getting a little more hopeful that mortgage rates will come down, and a greater share is feeling confident that it’s a good time to buy a home, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index,...

In this article The rapid price boom many housing markets experienced during the pandemic is slowing down, and many economists expect a housing market correction. The good news is that the housing market isn’t expected to crash. The bad news is that the...

In this article New data from Redfin shows that seller concessions, such as mortgage rate buydowns and cash credits for repairs and closing costs, are becoming increasingly common as high mortgage rates curb demand for homes. This may be keeping housing prices artificially elevated while...

In this article Outside of the roller coaster ride the FTX and Terra coins took, I have rarely seen anything quite like the trajectory nationwide rents have taken over the previous year. Take a look for yourself. Median Rent Growth Year-Over-Year By Unit...