Why Speed Has Never Mattered More By Jason Simpson Anyone keeping a pulse on real estate can likely relate to the famous line from the movie Hunger Games, “May the odds be ever in your favor.” Never has this been truer than in today’s single-family rental (SFR) real estate investment market. As demand for affordable homes surges, investors and individuals alike face extraordinary economic conditions and unforeseen challenges in securing
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Single Family vs. Multifamily Investments By Jennifer Stoops Investing in rental properties is a strategic move for those seeking to build wealth through real estate. However, the decision between single-family and multifamily units is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. It requires careful consideration of various factors, including investment goals, risk tolerance, and market dynamics. In this comprehensive guide, we delve deeper into the pros and cons of each option to help
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Opportunities, Challenges Await Investors By Joseph Ticchione A new generation has emerged, showing readiness and eagerness to buy despite the recently volatile housing market. Gen Z—born between 1997 and 2012—is eager and willing to purchase their first home, while being more tolerant of relatively higher interest rates than older generations. However, data from ServiceLink’s 2024 State of Homebuying Report (SOHBR) shows Gen Z — and even their slightly older counterparts,
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Renting Must be Part of the Solution By David Howard Make no mistake: It is a difficult time for homebuyers right now, and California stands out as one of the nation’s toughest states to buy a home. It’s not just that home prices are hitting an all-time high, and that California features some of the least affordable housing markets in the country. High interest rates mean that even families that
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Home Prices Have Doubled Over the Last Decade By Dana Anderson, Redfin Nearly two of every five (38%) homeowners do not believe they could afford to buy their own home if they were purchasing it today. This is according to a Redfin-commissioned survey of roughly 3,000 U.S. residents conducted by Qualtrics in February 2024. The relevant question was: “If you were looking to purchase a home, do you think you
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Bank Repossessions Up 7% By ATTOM Team ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, released its Q1 2024 U.S Foreclosure Market Report, which shows a total of 95,349 U.S. properties with a foreclosure filing during the first quarter of 2024, up 3% from the previous quarter but down less than 1% from a year ago. The report also shows a total of 32,878 U.S. properties with
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