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What the latest Fed survey data tells us about consumer psyches

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Take a look at the latest SCE Housing Survey which offers a detailed look at consumers’ psyche in regard to the housing market. Continue reading →

New-home sales soar to 1-year high in March as purchases leap 9.6%

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The strong monthly increase in sales marked the fourth-consecutive month of such increases, as buyers ease back into the market and adjust to a new landscape of higher mortgage rates. Continue reading →

Size matters: 4 traits guaranteed to make your penthouse stand tall

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A “penthouse” title alone isn’t enough to get a seller top dollar anymore, according to a new report obtained exclusively by Inman from Jim St. André at Compass. Other factors play a key role, too. Continue reading →

It’s everyone’s job to fight bias in real estate

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As real estate professionals, we have the power to put homeownership within reach for more people and create a ripple effect for generations to come. Continue reading →

Don’t knock the She Shed, guys — it could get you a 2.5% premium

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Amenities that appeal to cooking enthusiasts, like steam ovens, pizza ovens or professional-grade appliances, can also add as much as 5.3% more to a home’s sale price, a new analysis shows. Continue reading →

The bombshell real estate lawsuit has just exploded

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With the stakes higher than ever in Moerhl, the real estate industry is facing significant upheaval in terms of how listing and selling agents are compensated. As both Realtors and homeowners await the outcome, the defendants’ next moves — settlement, … 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 →

Gen Zers see ‘green homes’ in their searches, says RE/MAX study

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Amid an economic landscape in flux, homebuyers and sellers continue to want expert advice from real estate agents while looking to prepare for the future, and for Gen Z that means finding “green homes,” according to RE/MAX. Continue reading →

58 cities that had million-dollar homes in 2022 don’t anymore: Study

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The number of U.S. cities where the typical home value was $1 million or more has dropped from a high of 522 in July 2022 to 464 as of January 2023. Continue reading →

US dominates the globe with most ultra-high-net-worth homeowners

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The U.S. notched 14 spots among 20 global cities in a new analysis of homeowners with a net worth of at least $30 million. New York City clinched the top spot on a list compiled by REALM and WealthX. Continue reading →