Where first-time buyers beat home investors
First-time homebuyers captured 69% of starter-home purchases in 2024, with housing policy shaping competition with investors.
New “Who Owns America” Report Maps Corporate Ownership of Residential Land
A new report from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) reveals where corporations have gained a significant foothold in residential real estate across the United States. The analysis of […]
Parks Associates: 41% of Apartment Renters Expect Their Internet Service Will Be Ready-to-Go at Move-In
Parks Associates today announced the new white paper Achieving Turnkey Connectivity: Elevating the Total Multifamily Experience, in partnership with Xfinity Communities, with research showing that 41% of apartment renters expect their […]
Renting becomes long-term choice as homeownership appeal fades
Knightvest data shows renters increasingly choosing long-term renting in 2026 as homeownership loses appeal and mortgage rates matter less.
New Analysis Finds Millions of Renters Become Mortgage-Eligible When On-Time Rent Payments Are Included in VantageScore 4.0 Credit Score
Millions of American adult renters could become eligible for a mortgage by incorporating on-time rental payments into their credit reports, according to a comprehensive analysis of over 600,000 U.S. renters […]
Gen Z cites housing affordability as top concern
Gen Z worries about rising housing costs, with 1 in 5 ranking affordability as a top concern despite strong interest in homeownership.
Pacific Life selects Charlotte for East Coast hub, creating 301 new jobs
After a competitive search, Pacific Life has selected Charlotte for its new East Coast hub, creating 301 new jobs over the next five years. The office will be in South End, a […]
Building Wealth One House at a Time
By Helen Harp When I first came to the United States, I carried with me the dreams and determination that so many immigrants share. I was born in Ukraine, raised […]
Real Estate Investors Account For 33% of Q2 2025 Home Purchases According to Q2 2025 Investor Pulse™ Report From BatchData
Real estate investors purchased 33% of all single-family residential properties sold in the second quarter of 2025, the highest percentage of investor purchases in the last five years according to […]
Voters Approve Mecklenburg County Tax Referendum to Improve Public Transportation and Transit Systems
Mecklenburg County voters approved the one-percent local sales tax referendum, marking a historic investment in the region’s transportation future. The measure will generate an estimated $19.4 billion over 30 years to fund […]
Momentum Builds as BSA Signs Lease at Historic Savona Mill
BSA has signed a lease for 3,452 square feet on the first floor of Savona Mill, a historic adaptive reuse and mixed-use development led by Portman and institutional investors advised […]
Beyond Burnout: The Case for Workplaces Where People Thrive
By JAIME RAUL ZEPEDA In my last column I wrote about the lesson of 996 culture, an overwork philosophy that destroys value. Now, the next question is obvious: what actually […]
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