Scott Monaghan, Associate Real Estate Broker

07/02/2025

🧾 How 2025 Tax Changes Could Reshape REI
Tax policy is shifting—again. Here’s what you need to prepare for before the next filing season.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/key-tax-changes-coming-in-2025-to-watch-for

06/27/2025

🚔 Cities with the Highest Property Crime in the U.S.
Investors and homeowners take note—these cities top the list for property crime in 2025.

https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/cities-with-the-highest-property-crime/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cities-with-the-highest-property-crime

Chartistry says property crime is one of the common types of crime in the country. Citing data from the FBI, today's infographic illustrates those U.S. cities with the highest instances of property crime and the most considerable financial loss due to that crime. As always, stay safe and have a Happ...

06/25/2025

🏗️ Philly Pushes Forward on Affordable Housing Construction
New local policy aims to speed up approvals and build where it’s most needed.

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/philadelphia-lawmakers-advance-ordinance-affordable-housing-construction/

City leaders are making new legislative efforts to bolster and preserve affordable housing stock, in alignment with the mayor’s goals.

06/19/2025

🏠 The HELPER Act Could Change Housing Access Nationwide
This new legislation could open the doors for millions of potential buyers—and help agents too.

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-helper-act-promises-to-open-up-housing-opportunities-and-give-the-real-estate-business-a-much-needed-lift/

The HELPER Act removes down payment and mortgage insurance barriers for first-time buyers like teachers and first responders—offering a boost to both housing access and the real estate business.

06/17/2025

Elevated mortgage rates aren’t discouraging homebuyers

Housing demand continues to hold up despite elevated mortgage rates, trade war uncertainty and terrible consumer confidence data.

06/13/2025

U.S. Population Sees Across the Board Growth

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau says cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern & Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Across the country, cities with populations fewer than 5k grew by 0.3% on average, compared with average growth rates of 1% for those wit...

06/11/2025

Job growth slowed in May. Will an interest rate cut follow?

Employers added 139,000 positions in May, down from the revised April number of 147,000. Unemployment held steady at 4.2%.

06/05/2025

The best state to age in place is not where you think

If you think the best state for aging in place is a popular retirement destination, a new report encourages you to think again.

05/30/2025

How agents can support first-time sellers in an uncertain market

Amid market uncertainty, first-time home sellers are overwhelmed—agents have a critical role to play in offering clarity, control, and confidence.

05/28/2025

Mortgage rates remain close to 7%, but there are positives for housing

Mortgage rates rose in the past week, but they remain relatively stable and are unlikely to further constraint housing affordability.

05/13/2025

Why the ‘silver tsunami’ is a big challenge for small communities

Flathead County, Montana and the Twin Cities are concerned about the strain an aging population will place on their local resources.

05/05/2025

Cleaning Hardwood Floors to Protect Your Investment

Following hardwood floor cleaning guidelines can protect your floors – and your investment.