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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 →

Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic

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Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly. Continue reading →

Inman’s state-by-state guide to evictions, rent and foreclosures

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Rent and mortgage payments are due. Different states have different strategies for people who can’t pay during the pandemic. We’re updating this post as the situation evolves. Continue reading →

People are fleeing cities amid coronavirus. Where are they going?

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Data retrieved Airbnb analysis website AirDNA shows that short-term renters are emptying out of cities and heading to more rural areas as coronavirus cases become more widespread. Continue reading →

Posh homes in Boston may be rotting to the ground

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In some of the historic city’s most picturesque neighborhoods simmering problems have been exacerbated by depleting groundwater levels. Continue reading →

Working remotely allows more opportunities for affordable housing

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Sixty percent of individuals who work remotely to some degree reported an increase in affordability after relocating, according to a study by Redfin. Continue reading →

Shrouded in steel: Scourge of New York City scaffolding turns 40

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New York’s ubiquitous scaffolding is the result of laws passed in 1980 and 1998. The scaffolding is meant to prevent falling debris, but it also comes with tradeoffs. Continue reading →

Redfin introduces new ‘Redfin Premier’ service for luxury homesellers

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Aimed at sellers of properties worth $1 million or more, Redfin Premier offers full-service marketing with an international reach. Continue reading →