Expanding into a new real estate market can be a game-changer or a costly mistake—it all comes down to having the right strategy. In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we break down how to pick the right market, build a strong local team, and avoid common pitfalls when scaling your portfolio....
Month: February 2025

Fix & Flip vs. Buy & Hold: Which Strategy Works Best for You?
In this foundational episode of Uncontested Investing, we take a deep dive into real estate investment strategies—breaking down the key differences between fix-and-flip vs. buy-and-hold and discussing when it makes sense to transition into multifamily properties. With market conditions constantly...
Invitation Homes Promotes Tim Lobner to Chief Operating Officer
Invitation Homes Inc. announced the promotion of Timothy J. Lobner to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 2. Charles D. Young will continue in the role of President. “We are extremely pleased to expand the role Tim plays in the organization and at the same time...
REFINANCE ACTIVITY UP AGAIN DURING FOURTH QUARTER DESPITE BROADER U.S. DOWNTURN IN HOME MORTGAGES
Home Loans Shrink 3 Percent Quarterly as Interest Rates Climb and Sales Listings Remain Low; Purchase and Home-Equity Lending Dips While Refinance Deals Increase Again; Total Activity Still Down 60 Percent from 2021 Peak ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate...

The Power of ‘Give, Give, Give’ & How Authentic Relationships Fuel Success
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Yovonne Kenny, Executive Vice President of Preferred Floor and Tile and co-founder of the first National Rental Home Council in the Carolinas. Yovonne is a trailblazer in real estate and flooring, with over a decade of experience in...
ZOMBIE FORECLOSURES REMAIN A SMALL FRACTION OF U.S. HOUSING INVENTORY IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2025
Only One in 14,700 U.S. Homes Sit Vacant During Foreclosure, Near Five-Year Low; Zombie Foreclosures Virtually Unchanged Quarterly, Down 3 Percent Annually; Trends Hold as Overall Foreclosure Activity Remains Down ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate...
Economy Enters 2025 on Strong Footing as Markets Digest Policy Uncertainty
Mortgage Rates Predicted to End 2025 at 6.6 Percent but Remain Volatile Incoming gross domestic product (GDP), labor market, and inflation data point to an economy that entered 2025 with strong momentum, according to the February 2025 commentary from the Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) Economic and...
The Expanding Demand for ADU Construction Creates the Perfect Springboard for an American Industry: Exporting Mesocore American homes.
As California and other states forge forward with incentives and streamlined permitting of ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, to help satisfy housing shortages, a timely opportunity to develop and perfect a world house develops. The desirable attributes are similar: their smaller yet efficient...
RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025
New Listings and Inventory Increase While Median Sales Price Drops Month to Month Across 52 metro areas, the number of new listings in January surged 53.7% over December and was nearly the same (down just 0.1%) as in January 2024. Inventory in January rose 5.0% from December and was 30.9% higher...