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04/24/2026

04/01/2026

Florida attracted more wealth from domestic migration than any other state in 2023, gaining $20.65 billion in adjusted gross income from new residents, according to a Realtor.com analysis of IRS data. Texas (+$5.5B), South Carolina (+$4.1B), and North Carolina (+$3.9B) also saw large gains. The biggest losers were California (-$11.9B), New York (-$9.9B), and Illinois (-$6.0B).

03/20/2026

A strategist at State Street Bank said he was surprised that the market doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — and is still predicting three cuts this year.

03/20/2026

Japanese homebuilders are accelerating their acquisition of American firms as the U.S. faces a shortage of 4.03 million homes. Since the start of 2026, three Japanese firms have announced deals, including Sumitomo Forestry's $4.5 billion bid for Tri Pointe Homes. While the U.S. market offers a massive opportunity, Japanese builders face a shrinking population at home. "Building homes in America is a ripe business opportunity compared to doing so in some other countries," said Realtor.com senior economist Joel Berner.

11/30/2025

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06/26/2025

Good article

Today, roughly 29 million households have built up more home equity than the federal capital gains tax exclusion protects when they sell.

06/07/2025

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05/16/2025

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05/16/2025

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