Software can pull the data, but you still need to understand WHY certain comps are higher or lower.

While not a game‑changer on its own, the data was enough to nudge rates higher in an already low‑liquidity, headline‑sensitive environment.Adding to the tone, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before Congress, emphasizing continued support for a strong‑dollar policy, warning against over‑regulation of the financial system, and defending the administration’s view that the economy remains on solid footing.

CRE transaction volume hit $185.8 billion in Q4 2025—a 30% jump from the same period last year—bringing full-year volume to $545.3 billion and marking a second consecutive year of growth.A $23 billion data center forward sale grabbed headlines, but the recovery extends well beyond that single trade.

I know how to dial, find data, I'm hungry, and feel the background blends well. 

Treasury yields have continued to grind lower, extending the rally to a fourth consecutive trading session as investors position cautiously ahead of key inflation and labor data.

Electricians, in particular, are becoming the real bottleneck behind AI, data centers, and energy-heavy projects.

Are you tracking neighborhood-level data or just city-wide averages?

In the wholesaling/investing space, the standard benchmark most people shoot for is a 0.5% to 1% response rate (so 5–10 calls for every 1,000 pieces sent).In terms of closings, the 'rule of thumb' is usually 1 deal per 3,000–5,000 mailers, depending on how competitive your market is and how aggressive your follow-up is.That said, I found that the 'cost per deal' was getting eaten up by bad data (returned mail).

That realtor will never know the data at the level that STR Search does, but they are part of the process.

What surprised me wasn’t the rankings themselves, but how often the exercise surfaced where my gut feeling disagreed with the data — and forced me to explain why.At least for me, that’s been more valuable than chasing a single “top market” list.I’m curious how others here think about this:Do you start with a preferred strategy and narrow markets from there?