Renting a starter home still cheaper than buying in top 50 U.S. metros — though savings gap narrows
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Renting a starter home still cheaper than buying in top 50 U.S. metros — though savings gap narrows
National monthly savings for renters shrinks to $920: Realtor.com
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Residential remodelers hit highest net profit margins in over two decades
Driven by a reduction in trade contractor costs, the remodeling sector posted a 6.3% average net profit margin in 2024
Home builder stocks slide as rising mortgage rates, oil prices collide
The Iran war has kicked a projected second-half recovery for home builders into 2027
Auction buyers turn bearish on 2026 home pricing
Local community developers see an ongoing ‘slow-motion housing correction’ in 2026: Auction.com
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
Multifamily sector confronts new reality as vacancies climb, rents fall
Shifting demographics and slowing household growth are reshaping multifamily market performance
How a single home purchase can have a multigenerational impact
Race-conscious credit policy remains central to closing the nation’s persistent homeownership gap
Know the keys to unlocking CERCLA defenses
How lenders can stand out with earned media
Companies rethink office space as leases come due
AI-driven data practices raise new antitrust concerns
Real estate investors report mixed outlook for acquisitions in 2026
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Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors
As investor margins tighten, wage growth and home price gains are under scrutiny
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With home flipping profits shrinking and rental performance softening, savvy investors are keeping their exit strategies open
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