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Our look back at February inventory and price trends across major rental markets predates the latest CPI data and the turbulence in the banking sector. But what we glean is a familiar picture: tight inventory across markets and persistent sale price stability in Midwest and Southeast markets with strong job growth and in-migration.
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Through a combination of smarter technology and highly coordinated teams in and beyond the field, Picket's property management team efficiently prioritizes the experience of every customer.
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Critical labor market indicators suggest the U.S. economy is still overheated, so the prospect of interest rate tapering in the near term recedes. The source of optimism in this environment? The build-to-rent sector. Builder sentiment rebounded in January and new builds as a percentage of overall single-family inventory are steadily climbing.
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As mortgage rates stabilize and single-family inventory remains low, prices continue to moderate—without any imminent cliffs on the horizon. Close-to-list price ratios hover between 93% and 98% across our markets, and BNA and KCI managed to post average list price increases at the close of the year.
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In 2022, we made significant progress in the early phases of our work to become the industry-leading end-to-end single-family rental investing platform. Looking back from the vantage of year’s end, we’re taking stock of the milestones as we gear up for another big 12 months ahead.
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Active listings and average prices are both in decline. What's next? As the tug-of-war between limited inventory and high mortgage interest rates continues against a new backdrop of easing inflation, it appears Q1 may play host to continued price moderation - not big drops.
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Evaluate SFR investment opportunities with new map-based tools that show neighborhood-level dynamics and features of interest all in one powerful view.
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This month, the Picket IQ team looks at single-family home inventory and prices across Picket's 20+ operating markets with an eye towards the 'golden cross' moment when the effect of lower-than-normal supply outweighs the higher cost of capital.
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Our new transaction module streamlines and tracks the critical steps from offer to close to provide complete transparency and unmatched efficiency through the entire acquisition process.
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Long-term bonds offer low-volatility income and equity diversification, but the evolution of bond markets has eroded returns, and investors are no longer adequately compensated for increased risk. It's time to consider SFR as part of a well-balanced portfolio.
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Is it time to reevaluate your analytical framework for SFR? Underwriting for price appreciation should be given as much weight as cap rates in your return analysis, if not more.
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Self-managing your rental investments to save property management expenses may seem like a good idea, but this decision has real tradeoffs.
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With so many new technologies out there, it can be hard to decide what's a gimmick and what's a game-changer. The right tech will reduce operating costs, grow revenue, and remove stress, making the search well worth the effort.
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