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The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West

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Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Continue reading →

Half of homes sold over list price in July: Study

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But the latest numbers, provided by OJO Labs, do hint at possible improvements in the ongoing inventory shortage. Continue reading →

The best US cities for rental arbitrage in 2021

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Rental arbitrage is when an individual rents a property long-term and then rents it out to someone else short-term. A new report found that less densely packed coastal destination markets are prime locations for arbitrage in 2021. Continue reading →

‘Our office completely burned down’: Agents flee as homes go up in flames

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The Dixie Fire has burned nearly half a million acres in Northern California, and won’t be under control for weeks. The blaze highlights the hotter, more fiery reality facing the western U.S. Continue reading →

Annual apartment rent growth, occupancy hit new highs in July

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The new highs surpassed records set between 2000 and 2001. As of July, the average monthly apartment rent in the U.S. hit $1,549. Continue reading →

These 5 metros were most popular with buyers in 2020 — here’s why

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Compared to the metros with the highest out-bound migration, the ones with the highest in-bound migration have more affordable homes and a lower population density. Continue reading →

WATCH: The slick marketing video behind ‘catastrophic failure’ spec home sale

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The marketing video behind 1155 Angelo Drive exudes a calm, modern coolness. But at the time the video was made, developers behind the property were already likely aware of significant waterproofing issues present throughout the home. Continue reading →

Americans still want to relocate — even as pandemic fears dwindle

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The number of Redfin.com users who searched for a property outside of where they currently live rose to 31.1 percent during the second quarter, up from 27.6 percent the year before. Continue reading →

Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says

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Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge. Continue reading →

Los Angeles team jumps from Compass to rival The Agency

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In the latest salvo of an intensifying rivalry between brokerages, a prominent team in Los Angeles is leaving Compass and forming a new team inside of competitor The Agency, the latter brokerage announced Monday. The team departing Compass includes lea… Continue reading →