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The $4.6 Trillion Question: Who Will Manage America’s Inherited Real Estate?
As baby boomers pass down trillions in property, a new class of professional home oversight services is emerging to bridge the gap between inheritance and…
Housing Costs Outpacing Income: The Math That Breaks First-Time Buyers
The median American household now spends $2,035 per month on homeownership costs. New buyers face $2,225 monthly mortgage payments, the highest figure in decades. Insurance…
Luxury Oversupply Is Solving Affordability: The Data Nobody Wants to Admit
Austin rents dropped 15.2% from peak. Phoenix fell 9%. Denver declined 8.5%. In some markets, Class C workforce housing now costs more per square foot…
Rental Market Relief: What Declining Rents Mean for Your Housing Business in 2026
Good news continues for renters as we head into 2026. After years of challenging rent increases, the market has shifted decisively in favor of tenants,…
How Housing Services Companies Are Using Technology to Transform Tenant Experience and Operations
The housing services industry is evolving beyond traditional property management by adopting smart technology to improve tenant satisfaction, streamline operations, and unlock new growth opportunities…
The Hidden Risk of Quick Resales: What New Homeowners Need to Know
If you’ve recently purchased a newly built home, you might want to think twice before putting it back on the market too soon. Recent data…
The Condo Rental Crisis: Why Your Exit Strategy Is Far From Ideal
Condo owners facing historic price declines discover that renting out their units is an equally devastating trap If you’re a condo owner contemplating whether to…
Why Americans Have Stopped Moving for Work
The job-chasing American worker is becoming a relic of the past. Here’s what’s keeping people rooted in place. There was a time when moving for…
Charlotte Takes the Crown: Queen City Leads the Nation in Stock Market Performance
Great news for our region: Charlotte has proven once again why it’s called the “Queen City” – this time by dominating the stock market in…
Stop Staring at Your Empty Rental, It’s Time to Get Real (Fast) the Rental Market Continues to Decline
2025 was the worst year in rentals that we’ve seen in at least 15 years, and next year will mark our 20th anniversary. If you’re…
Why Are So Many Home Sellers Pulling Their Listings Off the Market?
If you’ve been watching the housing market lately, you might have noticed something unusual: more homes are disappearing from listings before they sell. In fact,…
Breaking Free from Mortgage Rate “Golden Handcuffs”: A Smarter Solution
If you locked in a mortgage rate below 4% during the pandemic, congratulations—you made one of the best financial decisions of the decade. But now…
Toyota’s Game-Changing Move: A $13.9B Battery Plant and Bold US Commitment
Toyota just made a massive statement about its electric future in America. The Japanese automaker has officially fired up production at its first-ever U.S. battery…
Market Analysis: The Case for a Coming Real Estate Boom
Editor’s Note: The following analysis presents an optimistic view of near-term real estate market conditions. While we find several points compelling—particularly regarding demographic shifts and…