#return-on-investment

#return-on-investment

It pays less and less to buy and flip a home these days. From April through June, the typical home flipped by an investor resulted in a 25.1% return on investment, before expenses. That's the lowest profit margin for such transactions since 2008, according to an analysis by Attom, a real estate data company.

Tariffs on construction materials are increasing renovation costs, with prices on items like steel, lumber, concrete, and insulation rising significantly.

Agencies are using generative AI tools like Midjourney and ElevenLabs to mock up visuals and voiceovers in pitches and campaigns. They can turn around complex concepts in weeks instead of months, winning bigger campaigns in the process.

The value a pool adds can vary widely. According to the data, the average return on investment (ROI) for a swimming pool is about 7%. But in places like Los Angeles, that number can jump significantly—up to $100,000 in added value. On the flip side, in some regions, a pool may add little to no value and might even be seen as a drawback due to upkeep and ongoing costs.

Organizations are making substantial cloud investments, but without proper cost visibility and optimization, they're essentially flying blind.

"We do have measures that give us some sense of how effective it is. I haven't been able to say, 'Oh, I've saved X amount of money because [of AI].'"

Implementing high efficiency HVAC, better insulation, and smart system integrations such as smart lighting, can reduce energy cost estimates by 30% to 50% in new and existing buildings.

A typical student graduating from high school in 2025 could take on an estimated $40,000 in student loan debt before completing their college education, amidst rising interest rates.

A survey by IBM revealed only a quarter of CEOs see a positive return on their AI investments, highlighting a significant gap in AI effectiveness.