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06/19/2026

The U.S. EPA recently announced two regulatory actions aimed at reducing costs tied to refrigerant rules enacted during the Biden administration. The EPA estimates these changes will save families and businesses more than $2.4 billion. One action revises the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule by extending compliance deadlines for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, giving businesses greater flexibility in choosing refrigeration systems while still complying with the AIM Act.

Regulations & Taxes The U.S. EPA recently announced two regulatory actions aimed at reducing costs tied to refrigerant rules enacted during the Biden administration. The EPA estimates these changes will save families and businesses more than $2.4 billion. One action revises the 2023 Technology Trans...

06/19/2026

The Visual Capitalist says for many Americans, electricity is becoming an increasingly important cost-of-living expense. In today’s chart, they show that Americans pay anywhere from 12¢ to 42¢ per kWh for residential electricity, depending on where they live. Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!

06/18/2026

On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the key projections for mortgage rates, home sales, home prices, inflation, and economic growth from Fannie Mae’s recently released Housing & Economic Forecast. She also explains what Fannie Mae’s projections could mean for real estate investors, homebuyers, and the broader housing market.

Podcasts On a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the key projections for mortgage rates, home sales, home prices, inflation, and economic growth from Fannie Mae's recently released Housing & Economic Forecast. She also explains what Fannie Mae's projections co...

06/18/2026

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales increased 3.2% in May, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million. Total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.55 million units, up 3.3% from April and up 0.6% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.5-month supply at the current sales rate. The median existing-home price for all housing types in May was $429,300 – the 35th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.

News The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales increased 3.2% in May, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million. Total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.55 million units, up 3.3% from April and up 0.6% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits....

06/17/2026

This week’s real estate word of the week is: “partition”!

06/17/2026

Rentcafe says new American neighborhoods are rapidly emerging across the Sun Belt, often replacing farmland and vacant land with thriving communities. In an analysis of 32k ZIP codes, they found some areas increased housing inventory by up to 1,300% over the past decade. Not surprising, many of the fastest-growing communities are in Texas, Florida.

Market Trends Rentcafe says new American neighborhoods are rapidly emerging across the Sun Belt, often replacing farmland and vacant land with thriving communities. In an analysis of 32k ZIP codes, they found some areas increased housing inventory by up to 1,300% over the past decade. Not surprising...

06/16/2026

Floor Covering Expert Mark Farnsworth rejoins us on this week’s “Tips From the Masters” to give us some advice on budgeting your project.

06/16/2026

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents again remained flat in May, 2026 with the average U.S. advertised coming in at $1,767 and year-over-year rent growth turned negative coming in at -0.2%. They say soft demand is pushing occupancy rates down to a rate not seen since 2013.

Rentals According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, multifamily rents again remained flat in May, 2026 with the average U.S. advertised coming in at $1,767 and year-over-year rent growth turned negative coming in at -0.2%. They say soft demand is pushing occupancy rates down to a rate n...

06/15/2026

Have you been holding back on getting into the short-term rental space? Do you have a property in one of the 16 cities below? Well, Airbnb is looking for new listings in host cities for this year’s FIFA World Cup which starts in June. In fact, a new listing (from a new host) could earn an extra $750 reward for listing a home and hosting the first guests by July 31, 2026. They say this is on top of what hosts will already earn listing on Airbnb.

Rentals Have you been holding back on getting into the short-term rental space? Do you have a property in one of the 16 cities below? Well, Airbnb is looking for new listings in host cities for this year's FIFA World Cup which starts in June. In fact, a new listing (from a new host) could earn

06/12/2026

Chartistry says car damage can occur for several reasons, and we’re all vulnerable to it at any time or place. Weather events are a huge factor in vehicle wear and tear. Things such as Hail can be a death sentence for your car, as well as intense UV radiation and heat – which can gradually destroy your car’s interior and paint job…and let’s not even get started in road salt during the winter months. Stay/drive safe and have a Happy Friday!

Infographics Chartistry says car damage can occur for several reasons, and we’re all vulnerable to it at any time or place. Weather events are a huge factor in vehicle wear and tear. Things such as Hail can be a death sentence for your car, as well as intense UV radiation and heat - which can grad...