How You Can Take Full Advantage of the Federal Rate Cut
A few months ago, slowing down the nation’s rate of inflation seemed insurmountable for the Federal Reserve Bank. Now that inflation is at 2.5% and the Fed announced a sizable…
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Is Investing in Hotels a Better Move Than Scaling Short-Term Rentals?
In the face of short-term rental regulations, among other struggles, are hotels a better option?
13 Real Estate Hot Spots You Won’t Want to Miss Next Year
Some cities across the United States are emerging as economic powerhouses, creating ideal conditions for real estate investors. Here's where to look.
One Month After the NAR Rule Changes, These Agents Told Us How Their Business Has Changed
It’s been a little over a month since the groundbreaking rules regarding agent commissions stipulated in a $418 million settlement between the DOJ and NAR (National Association of Realtors) took…
Baselane’s Survey of Investors Gives Inside Look at What’s Really Happening in Real Estate
The 2024 Baselane Real Estate Investor Survey reveals optimism among investors despite rising costs. Key takeaways include: Investors Are Growing Portfolios But Skeptical No, the sky is not falling on…
The Best and Worst Places to Invest Based on Insurance Claim Data
Insurance costs are rising, and a select few markets are facing the brunt of the pressure. Meanwhile, some markets are doing just fine.
The 5 Most Profitable Cities for Short-Term Rentals in Florida
Florida might be one of the hottest Airbnb markets (literally, hot), but these five markets are the ones you'll want to pay more attention to.
Banks Face Pressure to Fund Affordable Housing Projects, Opening an Opportunity for Investors
Banks are feeling pressure from the federal government to fund affordable housing projects, and they're pushing back. But in the middle of the fight is a possible profitability route for…
Data Shows That Americans Increasingly Want to Live in Affordable Suburbs
If you’re wondering which real estate markets make for the best investments going into 2025, the suburbs are where the action is. With affordability a major concern for buyers, low-priced…
How Eviction Diversion Programs Are Driving Rates (and Costs) Down
If there’s a downside to investing in real estate, it’s dealing with nonpaying tenants. Many people prefer to put their money in the stock market because even with diligent screening,…
America’s Top Tech Hubs—and the Real Estate Growth It’s Driving
Redfin once published data that showed for every 1% increase in tech workers in their sample of cities, there was an average 0.49% increase in home prices. Granted, the article…
Is a National Construction Boom on the Way? Here’s How 2025’s Market Might Look
Don’t pop the champagne just yet, but one major economist just stated that he envisions the federal funds rate dropping to 3.25% once the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle is over. …
Should Investors Start Using 40-Year Mortgages?
News that the Federal Reserve is about to start cutting interest rates has electrified the real estate industry, with homeowners and investors eagerly waiting to see how low rates will…
