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Don’t Get Burned Claiming Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) You Don’t Deserve
Source: White Coat Investor --- Lots of high-income professionals involved in direct real estate investing get really excited when they learn about qualifying themselves or their spouse as a real estate professional. The general presumption by the IRS is that real...
Quantitative Easing’s Positive Legacy for US Mortgage Holders
Source: Advisor Perspectives --- As the Federal Reserve raises rates in an effort to stifle inflation, what are the implications for US mortgage holders? Thanks to the quantitative easing (QE) programs employed by the Fed after the global financial crisis (GFC),...
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
The effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely impact the next quarterly report. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
Q3 Multifamily Property Developer Sentiment is Mixed
“We expect multifamily construction to remain weak for another year,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Q3 Multifamily Property Developer Sentiment is Mixed
Federal Reserve Enacts Second Consecutive Rate Cut
The Fed said it “will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Enacts Second Consecutive Rate Cut
Two New Partnerships Designed to Expand Homeownership Among Tribal Communities
According to Census Bureau data, 56.7% of Native American households owned their homes between 2015-2019. Continue Reading Two New Partnerships Designed to Expand Homeownership Among Tribal Communities
California Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in Q3
State residents needed a minimum annual income of $220,800 to qualify for the purchase of an $880,250 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in Q3
Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of Nov. 7. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
“Home prices remain on solid ground as reflected by the vast number of markets experiencing gains,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
New Service Offers to Help Trump-Haters Relocate to Another Country
The service provides a free 20-minute introduction call with relocation experts. Continue Reading New Service Offers to Help Trump-Haters Relocate to Another Country
Consumer Confidence in Housing Market on the Rise
The share of consumers who believed it’s a good time to buy a home increased to 20%. Continue Reading Consumer Confidence in Housing Market on the Rise
Blackstone Acquires Retail Opportunities Investments Corp. for $4 Billion
ROIC is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio consisting of 93 grocery-anchored retail properties. Continue Reading Blackstone Acquires Retail Opportunities Investments Corp. for $4 Billion
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