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40% of Americans eye a move, but many feel ‘priced out’ for now

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Cost-of-living, cramped quarters and even politics are all top of mind for people considering a move in the coming years, a new Harris Poll reveals. Continue reading →

Those claims of appraisal bias? Another study backs them up

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Homes in white neighborhoods are valued twice as high as those in communities of color, even in places with otherwise similar housing stock, according to a study out this week. Continue reading →

Two-thirds of pandemic ‘boomerang kids’ still live at home

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More than two years after moving in with their parents, many millennials and Gen Zers have yet to leave, according to a new report. Those still in the coop use their time to pay down debt and save for homeownership. Continue reading →

Owning becomes more expensive than renting as rates, prices surge

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Homeownership is 31 percent more expensive than renting, nationally. With demand shifting and the market for home purchases cooling, homebuilders now court investors, a report notes. Continue reading →

Gen Z flunks homeownership test — but other age groups not far behind

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Fewer members of Generation Z said they were “handy” than older groups did in a recent poll, with Generation X tallying the highest scores in a survey of 1,049 people conducted by CraftJack. Continue reading →

Buyers of new homes spend double on 1st-year improvements: Analysis

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Hidden costs loom large for buyers in the first year of homeownership, and, surprisingly, that can be even more true with a new build, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Continue reading →

NAR tackles racial wealth gap as midyear conference gets underway

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Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Trump adviser Ja’Ron Smith shared how discrimination hurts the economy as NAR unveiled its goal to add 3 million Black homeowners by 2030. Continue reading →

Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing

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What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn’t address is affordable housing. ‘Housing is a necessity,’ says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here’s why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly. Continue reading →

NAR president to DOJ: Step up and honor the agreement

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In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small … Continue reading →

Divvy Homes brings in $735M debt financing just months after Series D

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The news follows Divvy’s $200 million Series D and will allow it to serve more Americans on their path to homeownership through a rent-to-own program. Continue reading →