Year: 2026

Homebuyers Hold the Negotiating Power In 38 Major Metros

Homebuyers Hold the Negotiating Power In 38 Major Metros

Nationally, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by 43% by Lily Katz, Redfin Thirty-eight of the most populous U.S. metropolitan areas were buyer’s markets in March, up from 29 a year earlier. Just five were seller’s markets, down from nine in 2025. Redfin defines a market where there are over 10% more...

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An Economic Snapshot

An Economic Snapshot

The Economy, Single-Family Asset Class, and Cost of War by REI INK According to the U.S. Treasury Department, as of April 20, 2026, the US national debt is hovering at $39.1 trillion, resulting in approximately $114,000 to $116,000 per person. This figure represents the share of the total federal...

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How AI Can Help with Analyzing a Deal & Deal Sourcing for Investors

How AI Can Help with Analyzing a Deal & Deal Sourcing for Investors

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we continue our AI series by digging into one of the most practical use cases for investors: using AI to analyze deals and sharpen deal sourcing. If you are looking at dozens of properties, trying to underwrite faster, reduce bottlenecks, and make stronger...

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Housing Market Shifts as Homebuyers Upsize to Forever Homes

Housing Market Shifts as Homebuyers Upsize to Forever Homes

Most first-time buyers say they plan to skip a starter home Americans now expect to be 40 when they buy their first home Majority of prospective buyers waiting for rates to fall further More than 7 in 10 to use AI on path to home ownership According to the latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index,...

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How Smart Investors Use AI to Win More Deals (Part 1 of 2)

How Smart Investors Use AI to Win More Deals (Part 1 of 2)

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we kick off a new series on how AI can help real estate investors get ahead and stay ahead. We were inspired by our earlier conversation with Martin Kay from Entera, and in this first installment, we focus on one of the most practical and immediately...

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