Transform Your Rental Today—No Permission, Low Cost
Renters, listen to me. ‘It’s not my place so why bother’ is the lie that’s keeping you living in a space that doesn’t feel like yours. I put together 5 upgrades you can do TODAY that don’t require permission from your landlord, won’t cost a fortune, and will completely change how your apartment feels. One of them is free. Link below. Now tell me: what’s the one thing about your rental that drives you absolutely insane but you’ve just accepted as your life?
KB Home Flips Focus: Arizona Now Outpaces LA
KB Home—a giant homebuilder ranked No. 526 on the Fortune 1000—to move its headquarters from L.A. to Arizona Back in 2012, @kbhome did almost 4 times as much homebuilding in Los Angeles County as in Maricopa County Now, it does nearly 8...
Maydan Anchors West Jefferson's Transformation After Six Years
More than 6 years ago, @fundrise began developing 18 buildings in West Jefferson, Los Angeles. Our anchor project is Maydan, which we believe will help catalyze the neighborhood. It is unbelievably gratifying to see it come together so well. https://t.co/WAN0UTcG5q https://t.co/cDZ1eQcsK6
Aspen Sells 1,155‑sq‑ft Home for $6.5 Million
This house that currently just sold that’s 1,155 sq ft on 0.07 acres of land costs…. $6,495,000. And that’s the extent of Aspen. https://t.co/quXUR0uIr5
Amphibious Homes Offer Flood‑Proof Living Solutions
#WhatsNext? This amphbious house could be the perfect solution for flood plains and coastal areas subject to frequent flooding. (GiGadgets) #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/TJPMfZNhSY
Gurgaon Real Estate Now Driven by Holding Power, Not Demand
Pricing in Gurgaon is not driven by demand anymore. It’s driven by who is willing to wait. Most people track buyers. Smart money tracks holding power. Because markets don’t move on transactions. They move on who refuses to sell. Here’s the shift no one is talking...
Midwest Embraces Policies to Boost Housing Density
Even the Midwest Wants to Encourage More Housing Density #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/iQRgZy2aMd https://t.co/EVFiifNuDF
Buy Income-Generating Dental Office, Reap $2.6M Profit
Why did we buy this Dental office? ✔️ Tenant already in place (private equity-backed dental group) ✔️ Long-term lease with 3% annual rent increases ✔️ Property cash flows from day one Fast forward 10-20 years: → Property value: $3.66M → Total profit + cash flow:...
U.S. Apartment Industry Remains Highly Fragmented, No Dominant Owner
Name one major U.S. industry where the biggest players have <0.5% market share. The apartment business has gotta be the most fragmented major industry, is it not? Big names, sure, but no behemoth owners. (Analysis from today's release of the NMHC Top...
Tenants Across NYC Prioritize Safety Over Rent Issues
At the "rental" "ripoff" "hearings," three separate tenants from three separate boroughs talked to me about security issues that have nothing to do with the rent -- one (Bronx) had an insane upstairs neighbor, whom (he says) he's called the...
Morgan Properties Surges to #2, Greystar Holds Top Spot
The 2026 NMHC Top 50 rankings are out. Owners: Morgan Properties leapfrogs MAA into No. 2 spot, adding 14k units to reach 110k. Greystar remains No. 1, but was net seller last year. https://t.co/6UNTlK2tUF
VA Court Blocks Rezoning, Sparks Digital Gateway Debate
Some folks just not buying notion that #datacenters bring nothing but good, as #VA court voids rezoning pave way for #DigtalGateway. 'Datacenters run amok' #tech #AI #realestate #PrinceWilliamCounty #CRE #industrial #warehouse #NOVA #Blackstone https://t.co/n047DKCnw0
Ares Backs $1.7B Sunbelt Retail REIT Push
Latest bet that #CRE especially in the #Sunbelt is undervalued belongs to #Ares, w/is teeing up #Whitestone #REIT for $1.7B+taking 5MSF of open-air #retail in places like #Phoenix #Austin #DFW #Houston #SanAntonio. #realestate #PE #BofA #WallSt https://t.co/iaUBXCrFQe
Office Return Gains: Downtown 53%, Class A+ 80%
SF Office update from my buddy Jay at Cushman: A slight uptick on back-to-the-office data. Cell phone pings downtown are roughly 53% of where they were in early 2020. Data from Class A+ buildings is 80%.
Most Prefer Masonry over Ugly Vinyl Townhouses
Both of these are *technically* 3-story townhouses … Obviously some people will oppose everything, but most just don't want to live next to an ugly vinyl monstrosity and would be happy to live next to beautiful masonry https://t.co/Tfs55LCj6R
Washington Housing Supply Surges 64%, Prices Set to Tumble
What's going on in Washington State? housing supply is skyrocketing, now up to 17,580 listings. That's 64% above the long-term average for March. It seems like there's an exodus of sorts playing out, with metros like Seattle and Spokane spiking on supply. Home...
March Sales Volume up, Prices Slightly Down
March had slightly stronger sales volume this year and slightly weaker prices. I'll have over ten counties of data on my blog tomorrow. What stands out to you? https://t.co/1K0bqpjivW
People Want Density Only When It Looks Attractive
100% agreed Aesthetics absolutely matter. And it’s not unreasonable for people to *want* to only add density to their neighborhoods if it looks “nice”
Smaller Kids' Bedrooms Cut Costs in Rowhomes
More bedrooms ONLY cost more money if they make the overall home size larger … which is exactly why @americanhousing we are building rowhomes with much smaller bedrooms deigned *for* little kids Check out the middle floor of our prototype...
FHA Delinquency Spike Mostly Reporting Artifact, Not Borrower Weakness
New paper argues that 92% of the increase in FHA mortgage delinquencies between Sept. 2025 and Jan. 2026 "is driven by how an FHA policy change is reported rather than increasing financial fragility among FHA borrowers" https://t.co/uRxP5BtOQO
NYC Simplifies Backyard ADUs for Affordable Housing
I love that NYC is making it easier to build housing with backyard ADUs that you can install for $200k and rent or use for family. A few here from the @nytimes: https://t.co/2TcTnKKRwm
Designing Sleek Tech Workspaces: Straight Edges & Silver
GETTING TECHNICAL. A mood board for some projects I'm working on right now, creating spaces for teams in the world of tech. Straight edges, silver, structure, wires. https://t.co/vhkpsNZJNq
February Sees Biggest Seller Price Cuts Since 2012
More sellers are cutting prices than any February since 2012, and they are having to adjust their expectations down by $40k on average. That's according to a new Redfin report (link in thread). https://t.co/uokLEo4VDR
Low Offers Signal Market Risk, Not Lowballing
One of the most frequent complaints we get is that our offer is too low. Usually it’s because we’re seeing something in the data the seller isn’t. Recently, someone complained on X that they only got 70% of their home’s value...
Success in Real Estate Starts with the Right Network
Get in the right rooms and right circles. Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent
Mayor's First 100 Days Target Bad Landlords, Boost Housing
The #socialmedia mayor. Assessing #MayorMamdani's 1st 100 days. Taking unprecedented aim at bad landlords w/simultaneously pressing for more housing. #NYC #realestate #CRE #multifamily #rentstabilized #affordablehousing #CeaWeaver #SumathyKumar https://t.co/bxRCxDHqF5
Apartment Supply Surge Ends, Rent Growth Stalls
It's official: The historic wave of new apartment supply is now in the rearview mirror. Completions in Q1'26 came in at one of the lowest levels in 7+ years, and will likely hover around these levels for a while --...
Renting Can Outperform Buying, Even for Millionaires
IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW: You can RENT (instead of buying a home) and be happy, successful, & wealthy. I’m a multi-millionaire ($3.3M) and I still happily rent. I love renting. Anytime there is a problem with the house I just text my...
Swedish Apartment Prices Hit Four-Year High Amid Iran War Concerns
Swedish apartment prices rose to the highest in almost four years in a sign that a nascent recovery on the housing market continued despite new worries over the economic impact of the Iran war https://t.co/QGVdGR6q1k https://t.co/Pg9NlLqGgB
Rising Rates Threaten UK's Last Independent Menswear Shops
A friend of mine is one of the last independent men’s wear retailers in the U.K. business rates, high service charges after rent are stifling. He’s already online but it would be sad to see him not have a physical...
Suburbs Must Offer Amenities for EV Residents, Replacing Cities
The real urbanism fight that doesn’t get talked about much is if suburbs — particularly your Johns Creek/Frisco types — can build enough amenities for your Rivian R2-type residents and consumers that they don’t need actual cities as they’re currently...
High‑Inventory States Face 2026‑27 Price Declines
We have some new leaders at the top of the housing inventory charts. 1. Washington: +64% inventory surplus 2. Colorado: +63% 3. Tennessee: +58% These markets have inventory levels more than 50% above the March long-term average. Interestingly enough, Florida has dropped out of the...
Climate Funders Overlook Housing Policy, Must Change Now
Why climate funders don't fund housing policy, and why they oughtta #energysky -- via Volts/David Roberts: https://t.co/hzd1awIfR7 https://t.co/XZUMAF0Exd
Keep Housing Costs Below 10% to Retire Early
MAX Mortgage / Rent you should pay based on salary: - $40K salary: $833 - $50K salary: $1,041 - $60K salary: $1,250 - $70K salary: $1,458 - $80K salary: $1,666 - $90K salary: $1,875 - $100K salary: $2,083 - $110K salary: $2,291 - $120K salary: $2,500 - $150K salary: $3,250 -...
Cities Lose Kids because Families Become Invisible; Make Them Visible
My theory (and solution) on the fertility "crisis" has been consistent for years: Young people move to the The City for school, opportunity, adventure etc. But they are reaching the (not unreasonable) conclusion that having kids means moving away. So they...
20 Rentals Deliver $4K Cash Flow, $1M Equity
Here’s what 20 rental properties actually do for you 👇🏼 • $4K a month in cash flow • $1M in equity • A $1M tax write off against your active income
European Home Prices Span Bubbles to 2010 Lows
Home Prices in the 19 Largest European Countries Range from Housing Bubbles to a Market that Fell back to 2010. Here's Germany: https://t.co/aRKT01YIiS https://t.co/yIGmTLgpMC
California Cities Split: San Diego Vacancies Rise, SF Rents Surge
California cities: progress toward RHNA... San Diego: 29% ... highest vacancy rate in 15 years, rents falling Los Angeles: 18% ... San Francisco: 5% ... rock bottom vacancy rate, fastest rising rents in the country https://t.co/dcF33RmwJ2
Fed Chair Choice Won’t Drive Mortgage Rates, Here’s Why
I've heard from Redfin agents that some homebuyers are waiting for President Trump's pick for Fed Chair to lower mortgage rates before they buy. In this video I explain where that logic goes wrong and what actually moves mortgage rates: https://t.co/x7Qk1wyckH
North Chicago Bidding Wars Lift Prices $60K Above Ask
Insane price wars on N side of #Chicago, as competition pushes prices 6 figures over ask in nabes like #LincolnPark #Lakeview #WickerPark. Avg premium rose $60Gs #realestate #mortgage #https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2026/04/08/chicago-north-side-bidding-wars-push-prices-up/
Mortgage Spread Holds Near 6%, Avoids 7% Spike
It could have been much worse today, but closer to 6% than above 7%, hug a #mortgage spread. #realestate #housing #economics #chartdaddy
War's Impact Cripples Housing Market, April Outlook Uncertain
Seems pretty obvious how much the war has hit the housing market. Gonna be fascinating to see what happens for the rest of April. Can we recover? https://t.co/Zgs9wOEOF7
UWM Leads 2025 Lender Rankings; Captive Builders Absent
Top mortgage lenders of 2025... Of note, UWM in first place for third year in a row. No home builder's captive lenders in the top 10. And former mortgage giant Wells Fargo back in.
Bond Yield Dip Could Trim 30‑Year Mortgages Near 6.4%
Nice move lower today for bond yields. Should result in 30-year fixed mortgage rates back around ~6.375% or lower. But they remain about 0.375% above late February lows and the ceasefire appears tenuous. Actually surprised things haven't already turned higher again...
Purchase Applications Up 1% Weekly, Down 7% YoY
Purchase applicaiton data update +1% week to week -7% year over year First negative YoY print of the year, working off a harder one-week comp https://t.co/RPol0wlsHM
FSRA Crackdown Forces Brokers to Lose Licenses, Face Fines
The Mortgage Broker Regulator FSRA Has Upped Its Game & More Brokers Will Lose Their Licenses & Be Fined There's 2 big reasons: - FSRA moves aggressively when they see wrong doing - The collapse of house prices reveals bad practices FAST More...
3,100 Petitioners Oppose American Tower’s Charlotte Data Center
"American Tower is trying to rezone 58 acres it owns in east Charlotte, North Carolina, to build a data center. Over 3,100 people have signed a petition to stop it." https://t.co/gnUaNeJvX7 via @steelintheair
1928 Honolulu Governor’s Mansion Listed for $22 Million
For any tourist who ever oohed+ahhed over the stately mansions in #Honolulu valley, 1s for sale for #22M. Built arnd 1928 for #HI governor. 'To walk from kitchen to master bdr takes 15 mins' #NuuanuValley #realestate #mortgage #Lihiwai ...
Owning Beats Renting in All Top 50 U.S. Metros
This person says "most places rent is more expensive than a mortgage." Reality: It's more expensive to own than rent in 100% of the top 50 metro cities in America In my experience, American homeowners REFUSE to run a simple buy...
Coastal Homes Vanish as Beach Erodes, Vandalism Escalates
#Nantucket sleighride. Homes slip into sea as beach encroaches. Now a #vandal making matters worse for riches that can afford oceanfront. 'Everyone is mad at us' #realestate #CRE #mortgage #MA #BaxterRoad https://t.co/kjjnqBWGX3 via @WSJ