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Florida and Texas Will Make Up Nearly a Third of All New Apartments This Year Oct 02, 2025

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Half a million new rental apartments are set to hit the U.S. market in 2025, following last year’s record-setting supply surge. From New York City to the Sun Belt, new units are reshaping vacancy rates, rent growth, and investment opportunities. In this episode, we unpack the metros leading the boom, the policy changes fueling construction, and how tariffs and material costs could slam the brakes on future projects. We’ll also explore why smaller landlords may benefit from the affordability gap that shiny new buildings aren’t solving.

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New Law in Massachusetts Brings More Transparency to Renting Oct 01, 2025

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Massachusetts just became the latest state to ban hidden rental “junk fees,” requiring landlords to disclose all charges upfront or bundle them into the rent. In this episode, we’ll explain what the new law means for property owners, how it fits into a growing national crackdown on rental fees, and why even small mom-and-pop landlords need to adjust their leases and advertising.

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Insurance Hikes Rattle the Market Sep 30, 2025

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Home insurance premiums are rising much faster than homeowner incomes—and climate risk is driving the spike. In today’s episode, we dig into new Zillow data showing premiums have jumped 38% nationally since 2019, compared to just a 22% rise in homeowner income. The fastest increases are hitting places like Miami, Sacramento, and Jacksonville, where wind and wildfire risks are high. We explore how these rising costs are squeezing budgets, threatening affordability for first-time buyers, and reshaping housing access in vulnerable markets.

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Investor Sales are Rising—What's Driving the Trend? Sep 29, 2025

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In 2024, nearly 11% of all homes sold in the U.S. came from investors, the highest share on record. In this episode, we break down what’s driving the investor selling spree, where they’re most active, and how the shifting market—cooling rents, high mortgage rates, and affordability pressure—is changing their strategy. Plus, we explore whether investor activity is helping or hurting homebuyers in today’s supply-starved market.

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Homeowners Continue to Become Equity Rich as the Market Shifts Sep 27, 2025

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In today’s episode, we break down two major reports that show a growing split in the U.S. housing market. On one side, nearly half of all mortgaged homeowners are now equity rich—owing less than half of their home’s value. On the other, affordability has reached its worst level in 14 consecutive quarters, with 99% of counties now less affordable than historical norms. We look at the states leading in equity, the regions where affordability is collapsing, and what this all means for investors, buyers, and renters.

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Data Shows That Small Investors Are Making Up Huge Portions of Some Markets Sep 26, 2025

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Small investors are taking over the housing market while traditional buyers wait on the sidelines. In this episode, we break down new data showing how mom-and-pop landlords now dominate nearly a third of the market—and why Wall Street is backing off. From regional hot spots to nimble investment strategies, learn how everyday investors are seizing the moment in a high-rate environment.

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These College Markets Are Great For Short-Term Rental Investors Sep 25, 2025

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College football season is a goldmine for short-term rental investors. In this episode, we reveal the top 10 college towns for STR returns in 2025, based on combined data from Rabbu, Mashvisor, Airbtics, and PriceLabs. From SEC juggernauts like Alabama and Georgia to high-yield sleepers like Champaign and Columbia, we break down revenue, occupancy, yields, and football program strength so you can target markets where fall Saturdays bring more than touchdowns—they bring serious cash flow.

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Five Markets That Make Sense to Buy a Fixer-Upper In Sep 24, 2025

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Fixer-uppers are one of the best ways to buy below market value in today’s high-cost housing market. In this episode, we highlight the top cities for renovation opportunities based on a new Mad City study—covering affordability, market growth, and flipping potential. From St. Louis to Buffalo, find out where sweat equity still pays and how to choose the right market for your next investment.

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What America's Fastest Growing Renter Demographic Means For Investors Sep 23, 2025

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For years, landlords have focused on millennials and Gen Z—but the fastest-growing group of renters today is actually adults over 55. In this episode, we break down new Census data showing a nearly 30% surge in senior renters over the past decade, with hotspots like Austin, Dallas, and San Francisco leading the trend. We’ll explore why older adults are leaving homeownership behind, what they value most in a rental, and the practical steps landlords can take to attract and keep these long-term, stable tenants.

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Starter Home Sales Begin to Rise Sep 22, 2025

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Starter-home sales just hit a two-year high, rising 3.9% in June—even as sales in every other price tier declined. In this episode, we unpack Redfin’s latest report on why entry-level homes are suddenly in demand, which metros are leading the charge, and what this trend means for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating today’s high-rate housing market.

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