In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we dive into the booming world of short-term rentals (STRs) and explore how savvy investors are leveraging platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to maximize cash flow, diversify geographically, and reduce risk. From vacation properties to workforce housing, the...
Typical home sales profit margin fell to 50 percent, from peak of 64 percent in 2022; Home sales prices remain near historic highs ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its first quarter 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that homeowners, on...
Increase fueled by caregiving needs and affordability As families think ahead to their next move, many are considering how to bring loved ones under one roof—whether to care for aging parents, support adult children or share household expenses. Nearly 3-in-10 prospective buyers (28%) plan to...
New ranking from Local Logic and Realtor.com® reveals the best cities for walking, biking, and commuting without a car; the Northeast and California's Bay Area lead the way with Hoboken, N.J.; Cambridge, Mass.; and Berkeley, Calif., at the top How we navigate our cities plays a big role in...
During Q1 2025 46.8% percent of transactions on a ~$80bn portfolio comprising of residential, commercial and business purpose loans had issues leading to a risk of wire & title fraud. On average, problematic loans had 2.5 issues per loan which is a new record, indicating the lack of...
March Home Sales Jump 23% over February as Inventory Mounts, Prices Rise March, a pivotal month in the seasonal ramp-up of home sales toward the peak summer selling months, did not disappoint. March sales increased 23.0% over February, marking the largest month-over-month sales increase since...
Buyers wrestling with economic turmoil and affordability challenges were less motivated by lower rates in March Home values nearly stood still, rising 0.2% during a month normally characterized by high growth. New shoppers have 19% more options to choose from than a year ago, and a rising share of...
Home Values Rose and Effective Tax Rates Fell; The Average Single-Family Home Property Tax Bill Rose 3 Percent, to $4,172; Highest Tax Rates Remain in the Northeast and Midwest ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its 2024 property tax analysis for...
Deteriorating market conditions, recession concerns, and uncertainty about the impact of Trump tariffs and mass deportations dampen investor outlook Real estate investor sentiment fell for the second consecutive quarter, down by nine points from the prior quarter and 12 points from a year ago. The...
