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Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

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Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading →

@properties to acquire referral platform Suburban Jungle

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Suburban Jungle gives consumers personalized information to help identify which suburban community will best suit them as they move out of a big city. Continue reading →

App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations

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Most Torii real estate agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs. Continue reading →

Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast

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Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home’s age and architectural style. Here’s a breakdown of where the country’s oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between. Continue reading →

Rents see national growth after 8-month stretch of declines

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The US median rent increased 1.1 percent year over year in March after 8 consecutive months of declines, according to a new report from realtor.com released on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

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Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading →

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

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Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading →

Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest

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Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents

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PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents’ listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits. Continue reading →

US property taxes increased to $306.4B in 2019

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The total property taxes levied on single-family homes in 2019 increased by 1 percent from 2018, the smallest increase in the past three years. Continue reading →