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The Sub-4% Mortgage Dilemma: Why Smart Homeowners Are Making Their Move
If you’re one of the fortunate homeowners sitting on a mortgage rate below 4%, you’ve probably felt “locked in” to your current home. And who…
Calculate Your Estimated Rental Rate Using the MoveZen Method
Not for use, Beta Testing Rental Market Analysis Calculator Analyze your rental property against market comparisons to determine optimal pricing. Start with your base market…
Independent Property Management Broker, Potential Commission Earnings Calculator
Considering Making Property Management a Long-Term Career and Wondering What Income and Performance You Might Expect? Use this helpful commission calculator to rough out estimates…
Fight Mosquitos Naturally with the “Bucket of Doom” Method
What is a Bucket of Doom? This DIY mosquito trap turns a common breeding ground into an elimination station. Here’s how to make one: A…
Fujifilm’s Game-Changing $3.2 Billion Facility Opens in Holly Springs
The future of medicine manufacturing has arrived in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This week, Fujifilm Biotechnologies officially opened its massive new biopharmaceutical facility—the largest of…
Condo vs. Townhome Investments: Why We Disagree with the “Close Race” Narrative
A recent analysis suggests that condos and townhomes have performed remarkably similarly as investments over the past decade, with townhomes appreciating 86.5% compared to condos…
The Hidden HOA Burden: How Homeowners Association Fees Are Quietly Driving Up Housing Costs
While our previous analysis showed how rental costs have spiraled over two decades, homeowners aren’t immune to escalating housing expenses—they’re just facing them through different,…
The Rental Crisis: How Housing Costs Have Spiraled Over Two Decades
The American dream of affordable housing has become increasingly elusive for millions of renters across the United States. Over the past 20 years, rental costs…
Two South Carolina Gems Make HGTV’s Most Charming Small Downtowns List
Looking for the perfect last-minute getaway as summer winds down? You might not need to travel far! HGTV just released its list of the 40…
Turn Your Rent Payments Into Credit Score Gold: How Our Resident Benefits Package Helps You Build Your Financial Future
Every month, you’re already making one of your largest financial commitments – your rent payment. What if we told you that these payments could be…
The Great Sunbelt Rent Correction: Why Warm-Weather Cities Are Leading Price Declines
The rental market story unfolding across America has a distinctly Southern and Western flavor. As we see the 25th consecutive month of year-over-year rent declines…
Why Some Housing Solutions Take Off While Others Don’t: The Power of Policy Entrepreneurs
America’s housing crisis has no shortage of potential solutions. From innovative construction methods to creative financing models, brilliant ideas are emerging from think tanks, startups,…
Homebuilder Inventory Surges to 2009 Levels: What This Means for Housing Markets
The housing market is experiencing a significant shift that hasn’t been seen in over a decade. A record 121,000 completed single-family homes sat unsold in…
Rising Foreclosures Across America: Understanding the Crisis and Your Options
The American dream of homeownership is facing significant challenges as foreclosure rates climb nationwide. Recent data from real estate analytics firm ATTOM reveals a troubling…