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HSH, the biggest publisher of mortgage and consumer loan information tapped Investor Nation for a quote on important factors to look at when evaluating a rental property.
Ryan Hinricher, senior housing analyst, commented, “In addition to low vacancy rates and high rents, population growth is a critical factor to ensure consistent tenancy and long-term rent growth. [...]

With the official peak now 5 years behind us, the outlook for home prices still looks dim.  MacroMarkets surveys leading housing economists on a quarterly basis and the 5 year outlook offers housing little to be excited about.  Home prices are expected to rise just 1.1% during that time according to 111 housing economists and [...]

With all the talk about job creation and high unemployment lately, I read an interesting fact today; with the existing population growth an estimated 90,000 jobs need to be created each month just to keep the unemployment number where it is today (9.2%).  That’s an impressive number of jobs being created in a lackluster recovery [...]

The US cities with global reach reach cities are also the top performing real estate markets according the Urban Land Institute.  This should come at no surprise.  Washington D.C. for example, has been one of the best real estate markets in terms of growth primarily because of ballooning public sector (our fastest growing industry!).
Don’t expect [...]