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Increased Equity Investment Boosts Number of Americans Invested in REITs to Nearly 170 Million

An increase in equity investment has led to a rise in the number of Americans investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), with nearly 170 million individuals now involved in the market.

A recent study by Nareit suggests that approximately 168 million Americans, representing about 50% of American households, were invested in REIT stocks in 2023. This number reflects a 12% increase from 2022, with more Americans getting involved in equity investing through various financial vehicles like mutual funds, ETFs, and target date funds. The analysis is […]

An increase in equity investment has led to a rise in the number of Americans investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), with nearly 170 million individuals now involved in the market. Read More »

Flipping Activity Continues to Drop While Profits Continue to Rise

Despite profits continuing to rise, the activity of flipping has seen a decline.

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The latest U.S. Home Flipping Report from ATTOM reveals that in Q3, 2023, a total of 72,543 single-family houses and condominiums were flipped, accounting for 7.2% of all home sales during that period. ATTOM also reports that investor returns have been increasing for the past three quarters, with margins and raw profits reaching their highest

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Trust in media reaches new low

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According to Statista, a free press is crucial for holding governments accountable and informing the public, allowing voters to engage in political discussions and make informed decisions. However, Gallup data cited by Statista shows that an increasing number of Americans no longer trust the media. This situation reminds us of the saying “trust, but verify.”

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The Rise in Mortgage Rates

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There have been multiple discussions about interest rates in the past few years. According to a graphic from Visual Capitalist, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has reached its highest level since 2002. This, coupled with rising home prices and limited inventory, has led to affordability being at its lowest point in history. Stay safe and have

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S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Up in July

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index records a rise in July

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The latest report from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index revealed a 1% annual change in home prices for July 2023. The 10-City Composite saw a 0.9% increase, while the 20-City Composite had a 0.1% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, 19 out of the 20 major metropolitan markets reported

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Black Knight Says Early-Stage Delinquencies Continue to Trend Up

Black Knight reports that early-stage delinquencies are on the rise.

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According to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor, the delinquency rate for loans in the U.S. increased by 4 basis points in August, reaching 3.17%. However, this rate is still nearly one percentage point lower than the average for the same period between 2015 and 2019. The report also highlights a decline in serious delinquencies, with

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