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10/16/2026

Back in early 2016 we ran a post about saying that by the end of 2016 over half of Americans will have some smart home technology in place. Fast forward 10 years and Statista says that only 20% does not have any smart home devices present... As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!

10/16/2026

The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.9% annual increase for July, 2026. Their 10-City Composite posted 3.4% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 2.5% year-over-year increase. They say for the 14th consecutive month, U.S. home values fell in real terms, as July’s 3.4% inflation rate ran roughly 1.5 percentage points above the 1.9% home price gain.

Residential The latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has reported a 1.9% annual increase for July, 2026. Their 10-City Composite posted 3.4% increase year-over-year and their 20-City Composite posted a 2.5% year-over-year increase. They say for the 14th consecutive mon...

10/15/2026

Each month we post the existing home sales data from the National Association of Realtors. With that in mind, a recent “chart of the day” from HousingWire gives us a snapshot of existing home sales going all the way back to January,1965….for all of you late-night data-crunchers out there.

Data Each month we post the existing home sales data from the National Association of Realtors. With that in mind, a recent "chart of the day" from HousingWire gives us a snapshot of existing home sales going all the way back to January,1965....for all of you late-night data-crunchers out there.

10/15/2026

As temperatures drop, now is the time to think about how well your property is prepared for the months ahead. From fire safety to security upgrades, a few targeted projects this fall can help protect your investment and your tenants year-round. This article outlines four practical improvements every property owner should consider before winter arrives.

Real Estate Blogger Four Fall Projects to Tackle Now for Year-Round Property Protection By Brian Aguirre Fire emergencies, unwanted intruders or even inadequate insulation can all pose threats to your property and its tenants. Fortunately, a mix of the right products, devices and technology can help...

10/15/2026

According to ATTOM’s latest home flipping report, there were 77,991 single-family homes and condominiums flipped in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 6.2% of all home sales. In addition, ATTOM says the typical profit margin for a home flipped in Q2 2026 was 21.5%, down from 25.7% in Q1 and 27.6% at the same time last year.

Residential According to ATTOM's latest home flipping report, there were 77,991 single-family homes and condominiums flipped in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 6.2% of all home sales. In addition, ATTOM says the typical profit margin for a home flipped in Q2 2026 was 21.5%, down from 25.7...

10/14/2026

We are excited to welcome our Association Leaders to Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 2026 National REIA Annual Leadership Conference!

⏰ Check-In Begins: 3:30 PM
🥂 Welcome Reception: 5:00 PM

We're kicking things off with an evening of networking, reconnecting with old friends, and making new connections!

Let’s saddle up and make ALC 2026 one for the books!

10/13/2026

On this week’s “Tips From the Masters”, we once again hear some wise advice from Joe Rinderknecht. He reminds us that investing is a relationship game. Don’t go it alone.

10/13/2026

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 29k jobs in September, 2026. September’s unemployment rate came in at 4.2%, with 7.1 million people unemployed. The BLS noted that the unemployment rate has remained in a narrow range of 4.1% to 4.3% since March.

Economics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 29k jobs in September, 2026. September’s unemployment rate came in at 4.2%, with 7.1 million people unemployed. The BLS noted that the unemployment rate has remained in...

10/12/2026

A recent article on Realtor.com says America needs hundreds of thousands of new housing units to cater to its oldest citizens in the coming years, which they say will bring many challenges for the industry. In addition, they point out that America’s over-8- population will increase by 1/3 over the next 5 years. https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/report-america-will-need-1-trillion-in-new-senior-housing-by-2040/

Market Trends A recent article on Realtor.com says America needs hundreds of thousands of new housing units to cater to its oldest citizens in the coming years, which they say will bring many challenges for the industry. In addition, they point out that America's over-8- population will increase by....

10/09/2026

We’ve had many posts about the cost of living. Today’s graphic from the venerable Virtual Capitalist reminds us that living costs vary significantly across the United States, with some states well above or below the national average. To that end, they have visualized the overall cost of living index for all 50 states (and D.C.) using data from Q1 2026. Indeed…Stay have and have a Happy Friday!