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U.S. home flipping profits plunge to lowest level since 2008
Attom data shows flippers are turning to older properties and financing as profitability wanes
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U.S. home builder sentiment improves, but sector still under pressure
Headwinds to home building accrue as policy gridlock, inflation risks climb
New Trump executive orders target ‘regulatory burdens’ in housing affordability push
Administration initiatives aim to ease rules on community lending and cut regulations that restrict housing development

U.S. home flipping profits plunge to lowest level since 2008
Attom data shows flippers are turning to older properties and financing as profitability wanes
White House misses mark on Wall Street’s backing of single-family home investors
Industry revolt over Senate housing bill underscores how billion-dollar firms actually compete with first-time homebuyers
Self-storage rents continue slide in early 2026 amid sluggish demand and local oversupply
National asking rates fell 1.1% in February as a surplus of construction meets limited demand: Yardi Matrix

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Inside the innovations that moved an industry from manila folders to cloud-powered platforms



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Rents for the least expensive price tier averaged no annual growth, while luxury rentals held up
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With home flipping profits shrinking and rental performance softening, savvy investors are keeping their exit strategies open
Real estate investors report mixed outlook for acquisitions in 2026
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