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In This Article Employment is down, and rental demand is up. That’s the narrative sweeping the country, and landlords are learning how to make lemonade from the lemons of low housing affordability. As home sales collapse and inventory expands, a slow buyer’s market has turned into a hot rental one. Although an abundance of available rentals in the U.S. is “tipping [the market] in favor of tenants,” according to CREDaily, astute landlords can leverage demand in their favor. Advantage: Renters A surge in new apartments and slower rent growth (national average rents dropped 0.3% in September—the sharpest decline for that…
Nasdaq 100 futures were pointing downward again this morning after the index lost 2% yesterday in a massive, global selloff of tech stocks that shows no sign of letting up. The selling continued this morning in Asia and Europe. The STOXX Europe 600 was down 0.46% in early trading. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down 2.5%. And South Korea’s KOSPI was down 2.85%. Bitcoin dipped below $100K but then rallied a little to $101K. Yesterday, the Nasdaq Composite was down 2.04%, Palantir lost nearly 8%, Reddit lost 8.4%, Nvidia was down 4%, and Softbank lost 10% at one point. The markets…
Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage scaling a business, the pursuit of funding and their own personal lives.
Dave:Mortgage rates recently hit their lowest point in a year. Things were trending in a good direction and then the fed cart rates and mortgage rates actually just went up. It may seem confusing, but if you look at the economic data, what’s happening does make sense. And on today’s episode, I’m going to explain what is going on at the Fed, why mortgage rates have reacted the way they have, and share what I think we can all expect going forward. Hey everyone. Welcome to On the Market. I’m Dave Meyer. Thank you all so much for being here…
Starbucks Corp. agreed to sell a majority stake in its China business to private equity firm Boyu Capital at a $4 billion enterprise value in a bid to improve the coffee chain’s flagging fortunes in the country. Boyu Capital will hold up to a 60% interest in Starbucks’ retail operations in China through a new joint venture with the coffee seller, the companies said in a statement. Starbucks will hold the remaining 40% and continue to license the brand and intellectual property to the joint venture. The agreement marks the end of a search for a partner to help chart…
In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. Real estate investing is a great way to get passive income. But what happens when your passive investment requires active attention: your tenant ghosts, your short-term rental occupancy dips, or your rehabilitation takes three months longer than expected? Unfortunately, vacancy risk is something to consider when it comes to real estate investing. According to U.S. census data, vacancy rates for rental housing stood at 7% for the second quarter of 2025, while rental data from Zillow shows the average rental price is on the decline. And while short-term rentals might…
If you’re planning to flip a house – buy a property, renovate it, and sell it for a profit – understanding your financing options is essential. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down the most common types of loans for flipping houses, how to qualify, and what to watch out for when borrowing. Whether you’re renovating a home in Detroit, MI, or transforming a fixer-upper in San Antonio, TX, this article covers the key costs, loan types, and strategies to help you flip successfully. Why financing for house flipping is different Flipping houses is not the same as buying a…
Buying a home with a VA loan can be one of the most affordable paths to homeownership for eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. But what if you’re eyeing a foreclosed property? Can you use your VA benefits for that? In this Redfin article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about using a VA loan to buy a foreclosure, including how it works, what to watch for, and key steps to make the process smoother. Whether you’re purchasing a house in San Antonio, TX, or exploring a home in Norfolk, VA, understanding how VA financing applies to…
As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth. But the Singapore-based Airwallex is not far behind, crossing $1 billion in annualized revenue as of October with a year-over-year growth rate of 90%, according to cofounder and CEO Jack Zhang. In an interview with Fortune, Zhang said that his company, known for cross-border payments and foreign exchange, has diversified its product suite into a slew of other offerings, including business banking accounts and spend management, putting it directly in competition with not only Ramp and Stripe, but…
Allan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the first time, looking to nurse. Above, a pair of birds circle in the distance. Bryant, hoping they’re not black vultures, is relieved to see they’re only turkey vultures — red-headed and not aggressive. “Honestly, the black vulture is one of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen,” he said. “They’re easy to hate.” Black vultures, scavengers that sometimes attack and kill sick or newborn animals, didn’t used to…