Real Estate Blog & Podcast

Written by Michael Slane

For landlords, managing a rental property without a written lease can raise critical questions: Can a tenant be evicted without a lease? Are they still obligated to pay rent? This article builds on our previous discussion of tenant rights in the absence of a lease, offering...

Written by Michael Slane  

Ready to turn page-turning into profit-making? Whether you’re just cracking open your first deal or sharpening a seasoned portfolio, the quickest way to borrow a mentor’s brain is through a great book. I’ve hand-picked 6 essential reads that transform lofty real-estate th...

Written by David Dodge  

When it comes to financing real estate investments or other large projects, borrowers often turn to alternative lending options like hard money lenders and private money lenders. While these two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they represent distinct types of fina...

Written by David Dodge  

Introduction to the 2025 U.S. Housing Market

The U.S. housing market in 2025 has reached a significant milestone, with home prices soaring to a record median of $396,500 for the four weeks ending June 15, 2025, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. This marks a 1% inc...

Written by David Dodge  

Written by David Dodge  

The U.S. real estate market is experiencing significant changes in 2025, driven by economic uncertainty, shifting buyer-seller dynamics, and external factors like interest rates and trade policies. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or investor, staying informed about these...

Written by David Dodge  

Homeowners and real estate folks! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you’ve probably noticed that insurance costs are climbing faster than a squirrel up a tree. This issue took the spotlight at the recent REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.,...

Written by David Dodge 

The U.S. rental market in 2025 is shifting, giving renters more leverage in many cities. According to Lily Katz’s May 2025 Redfin report, the average U.S. rent dropped 1% from last year to $1,633 in May 2025—about $72 below the August 2022 peak. Unlike the wild rent swings d...

Written by David Dodge 

Homeowner, renter, or house hunter! You might think global trade wars are just some far-off political drama, like a storm brewing on the other side of the world, but their effects are hitting your neighborhood in ways you can’t ignore. From skyrocketing costs to build a home...

Written by David Dodge 

Let’s dive deeper into the U.S. multifamily housing market’s current state, as outlined in the first quarter 2025 Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The term builder sentiment—a key focus here for better SEO—captures how conf...