Morris Invest’s Real Estate Wisdom: A Blog for Savvy Investors
Rising Rental Rates Defy Cooling Inflation Trends CPI Report Reveals
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released May 15, 2024, indicates that inflation has cooled a bit, but rising rental rates are still present. The overall inflation rate has shown signs of deceleration, with the CPI increasing by only 3.4% from the previous year, with a small 0.3% increase for April compared to the previous month's 0.4% rise. However, the cost of shelter, especially rents, continues to rise, placing a significant burden on housing affordability for millions of Americans. Inflation Pushed Up by Rising Rental Rates and Other Housing Data The shelter component of the CPI, which includes both rent and homeowners' equivalent rent, saw a 0.4% increase in April. Shelter costs experienced a 5.5% rise over the past year, marking the most moderate annual increase since June 2022...
Spring Season Mortgage Rates Dip Signaling Strategic Time for Real Estate Investors to Secure Properties
The real estate sector has experienced a modest but noteworthy change as the spring season...
American Dream CRUSHED – SCE Housing Survey Reports Renters’ Hopes of Owning a Home Sinks to Historic Low
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's 2024 SCE Housing Survey of Consumer Expectations...
Tax on Unrealized Gains: An Unconstitutional and Dangerous Precedent for Asset Owners
The Biden Administration's proposal to place a tax on unrealized gains, as detailed in the...
Five Key Economic Indicators that Affect Real Estate Investments
Seasoned investors recognize the importance of closely observing economic indicators that...
Investors Hit Financially as Major U.S. Indexes Fall in Repose to GDP Report
Investors were hit as stocks took a nosedive on Thursday, reacting to the latest figures from...
Record High Mortgage Rates for 2024 Drive Up Demand for Rental Properties
The average mortgage rate on a 30-year loan hit a record high for 2024, breaking through the...
Retiring on Rental Income vs Social Security – A Financial Comparison
I've sat down with many people over the years to discuss the financial differences between...
5 Reasons Why Investing in Real Estate is a Smart Strategy for Building Wealth
From my own experience investing in cash-flowing rental properties for nearly two decades...
The Financial Advantages of Buying a Rental Property Near a College
Fellow investors often ask me whether buying a rental property near a college is a wise...
During our call, we’ll see if build-to-rent real estate can further your financial goals. Sound good?
Are you here to:
