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Sep 7, 20224 min read

Build-For-Rent: Why ESG Is So Important For Institutional Investment Acquisitions

ESG initiatives have risen to the forefront of how consumers and SFR rental home investors evaluate possible business investments.

May 15, 20232 min read

Here's why a potential crash in the commercial real estate market could look like the 2008 crisis

The commercial real estate sector could see a 2008-like crash, according to one CEO.

Feb 28, 20232 min read

Mortgage demand drops as interest rates bounce higher

After falling for five straight weeks, mortgage rates jumped last week, triggering a decline in mortgage demand.

Feb 7, 20232 min read

Renting is now cheaper than owning in most of the country

It’s now cheaper to rent a three-bedroom home than it is to own in most of the country

Feb 7, 20233 min read

Are you in danger of falling off the 'fixed-rate mortgage cliff'?

Some households could seen increase in home repayments of 60 per cent

Jan 27, 20233 min read

Mortgage rates increase after six weeks of declines

Mortgage rates increased this week, breaking their six-week streak of declines just ahead of the new year.

Jan 24, 20234 min read

Those Who Can’t Afford a Single-Family House Are Increasingly Turning to Build-To-Rent Communities

Many builders are rushing to put up whole communities of single-family homes for rent

Jan 3, 20232 min read

Housing Market Collapse Could Push Home Prices Down 20% In Major Markets Like Dallas And Los Angeles

As mortgage demand plummets to the lowest level in 25 years, some experts believe the housing market decline will hit a cadre of regions

Aug 22, 20223 min read

Homebuilders are boosting incentives as they suddenly struggle to sell homes

Sales of newly built homes fell more than 8% in June from the prior month and were 17% lower than June of 2021

Aug 11, 20222 min read

Homebuilder sentiment drops to lowest level in two years as housing demand slows

Builders have grown more pessimistic about the state of the housing market.

Aug 10, 20222 min read

Mortgage demand falls to the lowest level in 22 years amid rising rates and slowing home sales

Mortgage rates are back on the upswing, after a brief decline in May, and the housing market is still suffering from a lack of listings.

May 9, 20222 min read

Home affordability is nearly the worst on record as mortgage rates spike

The vast majority, 95%, of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets are now less affordable than their long-term levels

Apr 15, 20222 min read

Property Prices Could Rise With Cap Rates Poised to Fall Even Further

But a new analysis from First American Financial Corporation suggests that there’s a bottom to cap rates the industry is reaching.

Mar 24, 20222 min read

New Data Show Growing Problem for Home Buyers and Builders

But the bad news on that end may be good news for SFR, BTR, and multifamily investors.