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Two people shaking hands over a desk with a laptop, cash, keys, a sold sign, and a contract clipboard, Promissory Estoppel.

Promissory Estoppel: Definition, Elements, and Real Estate Deal Implications

Could a casual “you have the deal” email cost you six figures? See when promissory estoppel applies in real estate and how to protect your position.

Raissa Cunha February 25, 2026

Data chart by Dwellsy IQ released in 2026 ranking U.S. cities where house rents are rising the fastest to the slowest. The house rental increase is led by Chicago at 9.7%, followed by New York (4.0%), Philadelphia (3.9%), Washington, D.C. (3.4%), San Diego (2.6%), St. Louis (2.3%), Riverside (2.1%), Miami (2.1%), Minneapolis (2.0%), and Detroit (1.8%).

Which U.S. Cities Saw the Biggest Apartment Rent Declines?

Denver (-6.9%), 2. Dallas (-3.6%), 3. Phoenix (-3.5%), 4. St. Louis (-3.4%), 5. Tampa (-3.3%), 6. Miami (-3.3%), 7. Houston (-3.0%), 8. San Diego (-0.9%), 9. Boston (-0.7%), 10. Los Angeles (-0.4%), and 11. Philadelphia (-0.3%) saw the biggest apartment rent declines, according to the 2026 Rental Housing Index by Dwellsy IQ.

Raissa Cunha February 24, 2026

Hand using a calculator on a desk with financial documents, next to a tablet showing a dripping faucet and a downward line graph with stacks of coins, with tall buildings in the background, OER.

Operating Expense Ratio (OER) in Real Estate: Definition, Formula, and How Investors Use It

Is your operating expense ratio quietly killing NOI? See the exact OER formula, benchmarks by asset type, and fixes that improve efficiency.

Raissa Cunha February 24, 2026

Which U.S. Cities Saw the Biggest House Rent Declines?

1. Denver (-2.7%), 2. Boston (-2.3%), 3. Phoenix (-1.6%), 4. Dallas (-0.6%), 5. Seattle (-0.2%), 6. Los Angeles (-0.1%) saw the biggest house rent declines, according to the 2026 Rental Housing Index by Dwellsy IQ.

Raissa Cunha February 23, 2026

Woman in a blazer reviewing charts on a laptop while using a calculator at a desk with financial documents, a small house model, and keys, focusing on Discount Rate.

Discount Rate: Definition, How It Works in DCF, and How to Choose One

Confused by discount rates in DCF and real estate deals? Get clear formulas and a step-by-step guide to picking the right rate for your cash flows.

Raissa Cunha February 23, 2026

Front view of a small single-story Shotgun House with light blue siding, green shutters, a covered porch with metal railing, and open double doors beneath an arched transom window.

Shotgun House: Definition, Layout, History, and Common Variations

What makes a shotgun house so narrow—and is it livable today? Get a clear definition, layout overview, history, plus key pros, cons, and modern variants.

Raissa Cunha February 21, 2026

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