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U.S. births fell a little in 2025, according to newly posted provisional data. Slightly over 3.6 million births have been reported through birth certificates, or about 24,000 fewer than in 2024. The decline seems to confirm predictions by some experts, who doubted a 22,250-birth increase in 2024 marked the start of an upward trend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its provisional birth data late last week, filling in two months of missing data and offering the first good look at last year’s tally. The posted numbers account for nearly all of the babies born in 2025, according to the…
In This Article This article is presented by RentRedi. When I bought my first rental, I was determined to self-manage. Not because I loved property management, but because I wanted to learn. I wanted to understand tenants, maintenance, leases, and cash flow instead of outsourcing everything right away. At the time, it felt like the responsible thing to do and a way to save money on management fees. At first, self-managing seemed manageable—a few texts from tenants, a couple of maintenance calls, rent coming in each month. Nothing felt broken. What I didn’t realize was how inefficient I actually was. I…
In This Article Solo living is no longer a state enforced on a spouse when their other half passes away, but increasingly a lifestyle choice many Americans prefer or have found themselves in when their family lives elsewhere, and the idea of cohabitation doesn’t appeal. For landlords, catering to this growing demographic can be a big boost to the bottom line. According to KFF Health News, just under 30% of Americans aged 65 and older now live alone—a dramatic increase from 10% in 1950. Lower marriage rates, higher divorce rates later in life, the decision not to have children, and…
In This Article California Governor Gavin Newsom has rarely been in lockstep with the federal government recently, but they agree on one issue: stopping corporate investors from buying single-family homes. Investors in California have quietly snapped up 40% of the fire-scorched lots in Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb, according to a recent Redfin report. Newsom is calling for new state oversight in stopping large investors from buying single-family homes in California. “When housing is treated primarily as a corporate investment strategy, Californians feel the impact,” a source in the governor’s office said. “Prices go up, rents rise, and fewer people…
The Super Bowl is still the biggest stage in advertising, but the smartest brands aren’t treating it as a one-night spectacle. This year’s most effective campaigns show how the Big Game has become a credibility signal, one that feeds algorithms, extends digital momentum and builds trust through participation, purpose and follow-through.
In a conversation exploring the collision of traditional finance and futuristic technology, top Wall Street strategist Tom Lee sketched out a wild “black swan” scenario in which the global financial system is upended not by the Federal Reserve, but by Elon Musk. Speaking at a live recording of SoFi’s The Important Part podcast at WNYC, the Fundstrat cofounder and head of research raised his eyebrows and offered various thoughts on the asset, wowing the crowd and drawing smiles and laughs from co-panelist Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short, and podcast host Liz Thomas, head of investment strategy at SoFi.…
Selling a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions many people make. Whether upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, it’s natural to wonder if now is the right time to sell. Fortunately, there are plenty of indicators that are good signs your house will sell, helping you move forward with confidence. So regardless of whether you are selling your family home in Birmingham, AL or your vacation house in Miami, FL, keep reading to discover “sell signs” that suggest you’re entering the market at just the right time. 1. A desirable location We’ve all heard the phrase “location, location,…
Is it cheaper to build a house or buy one? While buying offers convenience and a quicker timeline, building provides the opportunity for customization and the latest features. From the charming brownstones of Boston to the vibrant, art-filled lofts of Chicago, and the modern, beachy apartments of Miami, each home reflects personal priorities, budget, and lifestyle. As of December 2024, the median sales price for single-family homes in the U.S. reached $390,000. In contrast, building a home in 2025 is estimated to cost between $138,937 and $531,294, excluding land costs, which can add an additional $3,000 to $150,000 depending on…
Dave:President Trump just nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as fed chair, the most consequential fed leadership change in over a decade for real estate investors because the direction of the fed and monetary policy in general has massive impacts on the real estate industry. And this announcement has everyone wondering, will a new Fed chair finally bring down mortgage rates and lending costs or is this just another false hope today and on the market? We’re digging into what a new Fed chair means for the real estate investing industry. And I’m telling you now, my take is…
More drops for technology stocks weighed on Wall Street Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% for its fifth modest loss in the last six days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 260 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.5%. More than twice as many stocks rose within the S&P 500 than fell, but sinking technology stocks weighed on the index for a second straight day. Advanced Micro Devices dropped 17.3% even though the chip company reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave a forecast for revenue for the start of 2026…