Real Estate Investing

June 26, 2023

25% of the Consumer Price Index is Being Miscalculated...

Another Perk of Homeownership? Lower Inflation

 

 

How to lower inflation

 

While “shelter costs” make up 25% of the Consumer Price Index, the calculation only looks at rising rents. SMR calls that “a major flaw” and developed its own index.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – SMR Research Corp. says there’s ...

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June 6, 2023

Sarasota County lands on Florida's richest counties list. What ranking did it get?

Sarasota Florida Siesta Key

Great restaurants, award-winning beaches and great weather (when it wants to be), is it any wonder Sarasota County made it on the list?

 

Out of 67 counties, Sarasota County lands the 8th place spot for Florida's wealthiest counties, study shows. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, identified the wealthiest ...

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May 22, 2023

Florida Flood Insurance Questions?

How Much Does Flood Insurance in Florida Cost

NAR: Still Confusion Over Flood Insurance Pricing

Risk Rating 2.0 – FEMA’s updated method to price flood policies based on individual homes – has gotten bad press, but it’s a solution for old problems, according to NAR.

WASHINGTON – There’s still confusion around the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP ...

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April 8, 2023

8 Best Places to Live in Texas, According to Real Estate Experts

Everything is bigger and, as it turns out, better, in Texas. Over the past couple of years, the Lone Star State has ranked among the top states for relocation. In 2021, Texas gained the most residents, according to data from the United States Postal Service, and in 2022, it came ...

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Sept. 19, 2022

Renters for a Weekend or a While: What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?

 

 

The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in the past three years.1 And in Canada, rental units now account for nearly ...

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Feb. 27, 2022

How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Already Rippling Through the U.S. Housing Market

Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine has set much of the world on edge, with many fearing this could become the largest conflict since World War II. Russian airstrikes battering Ukrainian cities and bases have already roiled financial markets around the globe, rippling through the U.S. housing market.

Mortgage interest ...

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Feb. 19, 2022

Could Rising Home Prices Effect Your Net Worth?

Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line.

Your net worth

Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high ...

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Feb. 17, 2022

Better than Zillow, Welcome to the Best Real Estate Website for Home Searches

Just a quick “Hi!” to my long-time followers and a cheery “Welcome!” to all my new visitors! You've made it to my tiny home on the internet. I really think you're gonna love it here.⁣ ⁣ So you know, here’s what’s you can expect up ...

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