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It’s definitely a seller’s market: Buyer sentiment sags in poll

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With home prices and mortgage rates showing few signs of easing, only 19 percent of Americans thought May was a good time to buy. Continue reading →

Can Home Depot’s tiny home put a dent in the housing crises?

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This week: Home Depot rolls out its new tiny home. Can initiatives like this make an impact on the affordable housing crisis? Continue reading →

82% of Americans favor upzoning as fix for skyrocketing housing costs

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Zillow’s latest housing survey revealed overwhelming support for accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and other dense-housing complexes as housing costs have doubled from pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

Freddie Mac spotlights lenders for promoting affordable loans

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UWM, Rocket and Fairway were enthusiastic backers of Freddie Mac’s Home Possible mortgage in 2022, which lets low-income homebuyers put as little as 3 percent down. Continue reading →

US debt default may mean tanking sales, huge mortgage costs

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A debt default by the U.S. government is unlikely, but if it were to transpire, the cost of a mortgage could increase by 22 percent, pushing rates to a peak above 8 percent in September, according to Zillow. Continue reading →

And the cheapest state to buy a home is…

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Although median home price growth has slowed from its once-maniacal pace, purchasing a home is still an expensive feat as existing-home prices reached $375,700 in March. Inflation and elevated mortgage rates have created additional financial pressure a… Continue reading →

Poll shows most Americans still think it’s a bad time to buy

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Consumer sentiment ticked up slightly in March as confidence in selling conditions improved and fewer people worried about losing their jobs. Continue reading →

Is Homes.com selling your own leads back to you?

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This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Homes.com’s alleged use of agent names to snag leads, trouble in the commercial real estate industry and the debate around mortgages and affordability. Continue reading →

Redfin issues sustainability report in wake of ‘digital redlining’ lawsuit

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In its inaugural sustainability report on Wednesday, Redfin shared its efforts to improve housing access, equity and sustainability alongside corporate diversity and inclusion. Continue reading →

Pandemic-fueled ‘lock-in effect’ likely to limit new spring listings

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Black Knight data shows new listing volume is down 25 percent in January compared to pre-pandemic levels, the biggest drop since most of the country was in lockdown. Continue reading →