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Full economic and real estate analysis for markets across the country. Investment ratings. Home price and rent data and forecasts. Risk-adjusted cap rates. Data and forecasts for occupied housing. Mortgage portfolio stress-test tools.

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1 – How the local economy affects your investment.
2 – The sweet spot for rents in each local zip code.
3 – What investments are favored in each zip code.

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Economic Update

June 2025

COMMENTS: Population growth, a driver of the economy, changed significantly in recent years. As the “natural” increase – births minus deaths – declined sharply, immigration became a more important factor. (6/12/25)

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Local Market Monitor’s President Ingo Winzer offers regular insights to Forbes readers through his articles on the economy and the factors that affect real estate markets.

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National Economic Outlook

Julie Gilbert2025-06-13T18:35:23+00:00June 16th, 2025|

June 16, 2025 Because the US has a consumer economy - unlike many countries that depend heavily on exports - a growing population is necessary for continuing prosperity. For many years [...]

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Strategic Zip Code Analysis

Which local zip codes have strong economics for investment (and which don't)? What's the most suitable investment in favored zips? What's the best rent range to target? Our analysis for each local zip code, and the hard facts to back it up.

Investing When the Bubble Deflates

As has always happened in the past, home prices and rents will again re-align with local income. Some local areas do better than others, on the downside as well as in boom times. Investors can spot the difference using our solid economic data.