Market Trends
July 17, 2026
How the World Cup Affects Short Term Rental Markets
With the World Cup concluding this weekend (the last game is scheduled for 7/19 in New Jersey), Statista says traveling to North America for the World Cup cost fans thousands of dollars once flights, lodging, food, transportation and match tickets are included. Today’s graphic (citing data from AirDNA ) illustrates how the World Cup affected short-term rental rates in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Market Trends
July 16, 2026
Could America Have Too Many Homes by 2035?
A recent article on Realtor.com says as early as 2035, housing supply could outpace demand, potentially cooling prices in fast-building markets even as shortages persist elsewhere.  Citing data from a recent Mortgage Bankers Association report; they say the U.S. housing market could shift from a long-standing shortage to potential oversupply over the next decade as housing demand slows.
Market Trends
July 13, 2026
Existing Home Sales Down 2.4%
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales dropped 2.4% in June, 2026 to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million. Total housing inventory at the end of June was 1.56 million units, down 0.6% from May and up 1.3% from one year ago. Unsold inventory sits at a 4.6-month supply at the current sales rate. The median existing-home price for all housing types in June was $440,600 – the 36th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.
Market Trends
July 9, 2026
Yardi’s Multifamily Outlook for Summer 2026
According to Yardi’s Multifamily Outlook for Summer 2026; Multifamily rent growth is expected to remain weak through the rest of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, weak consumer sentiment, slow population growth, and an oversupply of roughly 1.3 million lease-up units. Demand is positive but not strong enough to absorb supply, leading to uneven rent performance across markets. While capital remains available, deal activity is slow. Investors are advised to focus on niche segments and improving operational efficiency.
Market Trends
July 8, 2026
The Quiet Win: How Self-Storage Builds Durable Passive Income
Self-storage is not the most talked-about real estate asset class, but its long-term performance has made it increasingly difficult for investors to ignore. While other sectors often rely on market timing, leverage, or aggressive growth assumptions, self-storage has quietly built a reputation for consistency, resilience, and operational control.
Market Trends
July 2, 2026
Flipping Profit Margins Rise in Q1 2026
According to ATTOM data’s latest flipping report, there were 64,348 single-family homes & condominiums flipped Q1 2026, accounting for 8 percent of home sales from January through March. In addition, the typical profit margin for a flipped home crept up to 25.4% in Q1 from 24.7% in the previous quarter, which had been its lowest point since mid-2008. However, they point out that was still below profit margins at the same time last year when the typical flipped home generated 29.6% returns.
