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Whether you’re getting out of a two-bedroom house in Nashville or moving on from a studio apartment in Chicago, moving on an abbreviated timeline is stressful. But here’s the good news: packing for a move in a hurry is absolutely manageable when you prioritize the right things, cut decision-making to the bone, and use a few shortcuts. You don’t need a picture-perfect packing system. You need a system that gets you out the door on time with all your stuff safely packed. This guide walks you through how to pack for a move in a hurry, from your first ten…
Netflix’s $72 billion play for Warner Bros. is as much a bet on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and chips as it is on movies and shows, according to a top Wall Street analyst, who said in an interview with Fortune the deal cannot be understood without looking at Google’s technology ambitions. Amid cries from the jilted Ellison family about a “tainted” sale process and indie producers and theater owners of the “death of Hollywood,” Melissa Otto, Head of Research at S&P Global Visible Alpha, sees a different game being played. Otto said she thinks the tech angle of…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. “Predictable” isn’t exactly the most exciting qualifier for a real estate market, but it’s the exact word that investors in the multifamily sector have been longing to hear for years. The era of huge market upheavals brought by the pandemic seems to be finally, truly over, with rent growth and supply-and-demand balance returning to pre-pandemic patterns. It can be difficult to accept, but the fact is that the 2% rent growth rate by 2027—a prediction from Yardi Matrix executives Jeff Adler and Paul Fiorilla—is in line with normal, pre-pandemic rates.…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. The multifamily real estate market has, without a doubt, been through some tough times over the past few years. Rising interest rates and a falling demand following a multifamily building boom compounded to make multifamily less of a safe investment than it once was. However, according to the most recent CBRE Multifamily Underwriting Survey, there are signs that confidence is returning to this segment of the real estate market. What is behind the optimistic sentiment uptick, and should this confidence translate into multifamily investment action if you’ve erred on the…
In This Article Last weekend, wagering sites nearly doubled their expectations for the Trump-aligned election of National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett as the new Federal Reserve chairman. The stakes for real estate investors could not be more impactful, as the Federal Reserve chair is effectively the person who helps determine U.S. mortgage rates and, subsequently, market demand. Jerome Powell’s term is scheduled to end in May 2026, with the incoming chairman expected to take a decisively dovish position on rates. The expectation is that the incoming chairman will align with the Trump administration on (potentially dramatically) lower rates to…
Something unusual is happening at Dollar Tree: The discount retailer said this week that of the 3 million new households that shopped its stores in the third quarter, approximately 60% of those new customers came from households earning more than $100,000 a year.The trend underscores a deepening split in the American economy. While cumulative inflation has pushed prices up roughly 25% since 2020, wage growth has not kept pace for most households, leaving consumers across the income spectrum hunting for deals.“Higher income households are trading into Dollar Tree, lower-income households are depending on us more than ever,” Dollar Tree CEO…
VA loans are one of the most valuable benefits available to eligible service members, veterans, and qualifying surviving spouses. Backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, these loans make homeownership more accessible by offering favorable terms like no down payment and no private mortgage insurance (PMI). In this Redfin guide, we’ll debunk the most common VA loan myths so buyers can use their benefits with confidence, and sellers can avoid passing up strong offers due to misinformation. Key takeaways VA loans are not riskier or slower than conventional loans; many close just as fast. No down payment doesn’t mean…
Dave:Americans are divided and no, I am not talking about politics right now. I’m talking about economically, financially. Some Americans are doing great seeing their portfolio soar and they’re optimistic about the future, but at the same time, others are struggling just to make ends meet and are deeply concerned about what comes next. This is the so-called khap economy. And today on on the market, we’re diving into what this term is all about, what’s happening with American pocketbooks right now, what this means for the housing market, and I’ll share my opinions about what might come next. Hey…
For many homeowners, selling a home is far more than a simple business deal. It can be a deeply emotional process. When you feel emotional about selling property, the memories, the hard work, and the personal attachment can cloud your judgment, potentially costing you time and money. The key to a successful sale is learning how to put those emotions aside and view your house through a different lens: as a business transaction. In this Redfin real estate article, we’ll guide you through this process as you sell your home in Topeka or Provo, to help you achieve the best…
In This Article Remember when buying a house meant sprinting to a showing, writing an offer in the driveway, and praying the seller liked your handwriting? Thankfully, 2025 is nothing like that. The frenzy is gone, the math finally matters again, and investors can actually think before they make an offer on a property. Higher rates have slowed down the frenzy, giving investors something they haven’t had in a long time: leverage. And when the market cools even slightly, new construction becomes one of the clearest, most predictable paths to getting a great deal. Investors are now seeing reasonably priced…