Market Trends
April 14, 2026
March’s Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178k jobs in March, 2026. February’s unemployment rate came in at 4.3% – down slightly from February’s number. The BLS said Job gains occurred in health care, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing. Federal government employment continued to decline.
As reported by Brad Beckett, Director of Education & Outreach at National Real Estate Investors Association
Like this content?
Let us know by clicking the heart below!
Market Trends
April 10, 2026
Where Americans Moved in 2025
We love posts about moving….they provide great data about market trends & conditions all around the country. On that note, today’s graphic from the Visual Capitalist says nearly 15 million Americans moved in 2025, with many relocating across state lines in search of lower costs, job opportunities, and warmer climates.
Market Trends
April 9, 2026
Home Flipping Profits Lowest Since 2008
According to ATTOM’s Year-End 2025 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 297,045 single family homes and condominiums were flipped nationwide in 2025, accounting for 7.4% of all home sales. ATTOM says these were the fewest number of recorded home flips in a year since 2020, and down 3.9% from 2024. In addition, they point out that profit margins have shrunk. The typical flipped home netted $65,981 in gross profit, down from $77k in 2024, resulting in a 25.5% ROI, the lowest recorded rate since 2008 and down from 32.1% the prior year.
Market Trends
April 8, 2026
RECON-naissance: April 2026 Newsletter
Like this content?
Let us know by clicking the heart below!
Page 6: When Titans Speak...The Market Listens
Page 7: Smart Risk Management for Short Term Rental Properties
Page 8: The Hidden Truth Behind Seller Concessions
Page 10: The Tired Landlord Opportunity
Page 11: Opportunity is Not in the Market. It's in the Seller.
Page 12: Not all Senior Housing Deals are Created Equal
Page 14: Short Sales are Back - and Banks are Actually Negotiating
Market Trends
April 7, 2026
ADP National Employment Report – March 2026
According to the ADP National Employment Report for March, 2026, private sector employment increases by 62k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. ADP says hiring and pay gains both held steady in March. The smallest employers drove job growth for a second month, while hiring in trade, transportation, and utilities continued to decline indeed.
Market Trends
April 2, 2026
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Remove Certain Homeowners Insurance Requirements
The FHFA says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are removing certain homeowners insurance requirements. They say these rule changes mean lower monthly payments, more first-time buyers able to close on homes, and rural communities keeping access to insurance they were at risk of losing.
Market Trends
April 1, 2026
A Welcome Freeze for Landlords: Credit
With winter still winding down in parts of the country, many of us are all too familiar with freezing temperatures. While this can make it tough to be a landlord, there’s a freeze that each of us should be familiar with, and taking advantage of, beginning immediately. I’m talking about a credit freeze. It’s not just something that consumers need to worry about; for landlords, it can be one of the smartest (and easiest) defenses you can put in place.
Market Trends
March 31, 2026
Home Equity Decreases Nationally at the End of 2025
According to the latest Cotality Homeowner Equity Report (HER), homeowner equity in the U.S. declined modestly in Q4 2025, reflecting slower home price growth. Total borrower equity fell by $78.8 billion (0.5%) year over year, with the average homeowner losing about $8,500, though still holding roughly $295,000 in equity. Overall equity remains historically high at nearly $17 trillion. Negative equity rose, affecting about 1.2 million homes (2.2% of mortgaged properties), up both quarterly and annually. Cotality says regional differences persist, with gains in states like New Jersey and losses in Florida and California. While modest price growth is expected, weaker housing or labor markets could pressure equity, especially for recent buyers with limited financial cushions.
Market Trends
March 30, 2026
U.S. Construction Spending Down Slightly in January
The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in January, 2026 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,190.4 billion, down 0.3% from December’s revised number. In addition, January’s estimate is 1% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $933 billion in January, which is 0.8% lower than December’s revised estimate.
Market Trends
March 25, 2026
Finding Hidden Value through Hyper-Local Investing
On a recent episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Dr. Jordan Romano, an Ivy League–trained physician who has built a strong real estate portfolio not by chasing headlines or spreadsheets but by going extremely hyper-local, staying curious, and learning to see what others overlook. Jordan shares how he uses on-the-ground observation, municipal GIS tools, zoning knowledge, and simple pattern recognition to uncover opportunities that don’t show up in a typical MLS search.
