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Buyers can’t afford a median-priced home basically anywhere

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Median home prices are out of range for average wage earners in 353 of 480 U.S. counties, according to a new analysis by Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading →

Zillow’s Zestimate now uses photos when valuing homes

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The update relies on AI neural networks that can judge things like finishes and curb appeal. Continue reading →

Wayfair employees protest, stage walkout over border camp furniture

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Making good on their stated plan, scores of Wayfair employees walked off the job Wednesday to protest their company’s practice of selling supplies for use in immigrant detention camps near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading →

The top 10 challenges facing the real estate industry

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The Counselors of Real Estate, an invitation-only professional organization of 1,100 real estate advisers and other professionals around the world, has revealed its annual list of the 10 top issues facing real estate. Continue reading →

New York real estate board names new president

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John Banks, the five-year president of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced today that he’s retiring to spend more time with his family and pursue philanthropic interests. Jim Whelan, the current executive vice president has been confirm… Continue reading →

Growing cities losing affordable housing at alarming rate: Study

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Released Wednesday, a new study from Freddie Mac finds a striking correlation between population growth and affordable housing. Continue reading →

May the footstool be with you? Disney collaborates with designer for ‘Star Wars’ furniture series

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A Darth Vader armchair and a footstool with Chewbacca’s hair are just a few pieces of furniture designed by Kevin Cobonpue. Continue reading →

Trump creates affordable housing council, taps Ben Carson as chair

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In an executive order Tuesday, Trump said the role of the council would be to increase the supply of homes in the U.S. in an effort to meet demand. Continue reading →

Wayfair employees reportedly plan walkout over furniture for border camps

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A letter purporting to be from Wayfair employees that was widely circulating on Twitter Tuesday — and which was shared by @wayfairwalkout — further alleged that the company supplied $200,000 worth of bedding to a BCFS facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas… Continue reading →

‘Cannabis Open House Party’ to launch social app Rila

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The company will host a cannabis-themed open house in Sherman Oaks, California, replete with plants, hemp dog treats, skincare products and lessons on leaf trimming in the cabana — all to officially launch the social real estate app that uses agent- an… Continue reading →