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The “Starbucks Effect” is Ending—Why Real Estate Values Near Closing Shops Could Suffer
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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Landlords are likely to choke on their morning cup of joe—Starbucks is leaving neighborhoods en masse, and the repercussions could echo around the rental real estate market. Rental property owners […]
The Best Ways to Save on Your Landlord Insurance Costs
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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This article is presented by Steadily. If you own rental property, you already know that landlord insurance doesn’t come cheap. In fact, premiums are typically higher than what you’d pay […]
Why Buying Down Your Interest Rate Makes a Lot of Sense
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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This article is presented by Rent To Retirement. If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to magically fall, 2025 might test your patience. The smarter move isn’t hoping for cheaper […]
PENGU turns bullish as Pudgy Penguins teams up with Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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The collaboration aims to merge NFTs with institutional funds. Sharp’s Solana-based treasury network will enhance cross-chain interactions and capital efficiency. PENGU has gained more than 2% after the announcement. NFT brand Pudgy Penguins has entered a strategic alliance with publicly listed Sharps Technology to explore how to integrate non-fungible tokens into on-chain treasury strategies. The […]
Deutsche Bank sees parallels between Gold and Bitcoin as central banks boost gold reserves
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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Deutsche Bank says gold now makes up 24% of central bank reserves, the highest share since the 1990s. Analyst Marion Laboure sees parallels between gold and Bitcoin as safe-haven, low-correlation assets. Deutsche Bank predicts both Bitcoin and gold could join central bank reserves by 2030. Global central banks are expanding their gold holdings at a […]
Zillow: The Buying Window Could Be Closing in These States
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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The buying window could be closing in these housing markets. For the first time in years, inventory is dropping in once-strong buyer’s markets. Sellers are tired of waiting for offers […]
Should You Buy Your First Property with a Partner or Solo? (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: […]
Bitcoin drops as bearish data sparks a 10% price dip warning
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- Posted on October 10, 2025
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Bitcoin has dropped below the key 120,000 dollar level amid a fresh sell-off. The market is showing signs of low volume and a lack of upward momentum. Key on-chain data shows a lack of bid support below the 120,000 dollar mark. The triumphant return of the bulls has proven to be a fleeting and fragile […]
Housing Market Update: The Crash Bros are Wrong (Again!)
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- Posted on October 9, 2025
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We can definitively say it now: the buyer’s market is here. The housing market is cooling down, but the deals are heating up as a “mild” correction slows down hot […]
Foreclosure Auctions Rise 19%, Giving Investors a Chance to Snag Deals
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- Posted on October 8, 2025
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Foreclosure auctions represent one of the most visible—and competitive—stages of the foreclosure process. By the time a property has reached the Notice of Sale stage, it has an auction date […]
Foreign Investors Flock to the U.S. Housing Market, Buying $56B Worth of Real Estate
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- Posted on October 8, 2025
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International interest in American real estate is up for the first time in eight years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of properties purchased by foreigners […]
5 Ways to Buy Rentals Without a Huge Bank Account
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- Posted on October 8, 2025
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Most rookies think you need a mountain of cash to buy a rental property, but the truth is that the financing strategy you choose matters much more than the size […]
How to Make the Most Money Possible from Your Rental Property
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- Posted on October 8, 2025
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This is how to make the most money possible from your rental properties without buying another unit. We got into real estate investing to build wealth, not have the biggest […]
Ethereum $5K price forecast amid ETF inflows and Jack Ma’s ETH reserve boost
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- Posted on October 8, 2025
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Spot ETF inflows and declining reserves boost Ethereum’s bullish outlook. Jack Ma’s reported ETH reserve adds optimism to market sentiment. $4,400 support and $4,800 resistance are key levels to watch. Despite the current market correction, Ethereum’s technical and macro fundamentals point to a potential resurgence in the near term. Strong institutional demand, continuous inflows into […]
Economist Timothy Peterson puts Bitcoin price forecast at $140,000 by end of this month
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- Posted on October 8, 2025
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Timothy Peterson’s market simulation shows a 50% chance Bitcoin hits $140K in October. Bitcoin recently hit $126K, needing a 14.7% rise to reach $140K. Other analysts, however, note likely short-term pullbacks before potential sustained gains. Economist Timothy Peterson has projected that Bitcoin could reach $140,000 before the end of October, citing data-driven simulations that indicate […]






