News Brief – Page 243 – Need Benjamins

Existing-home sales dip in April

By Patrick Kearns | May 21, 2019 - 2:10 pm |May 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing home sales for single-family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops fell 0.4 percent from March to April and were down 4.4 percent year-over-year. Continue reading →

Rent skyrockets in March — especially in the Southwest

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 21, 2019 - 1:02 pm |May 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Nationwide, rental rates continue to rise, particularly in the Southwest, according to the latest data from CoreLogic, released Tuesday. Continue reading →

NAR files motion to dismiss ‘bombshell’ buyer-side lawsuit

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 20, 2019 - 4:56 pm |May 20, 2019 Uncategorized

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In a statement, NAR said it wants the suit thrown out because it “misrepresents” the organization’s rules that govern multiple listing services. Continue reading →

Rental brokerage Keyo will pay landlords even if tenants default

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 20, 2019 - 12:39 pm |May 20, 2019 Uncategorized

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The ‘Keyo Guarantee’ is currently available in New York City and ensures landlords will get up to 2 months rent if a tenant breaks or defaults on a lease. Continue reading →

House passes Equality Act in step toward LGBT housing protections

By Marian McPherson | May 17, 2019 - 8:13 pm |May 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia offer prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Wisconsin only banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, not gender identity. Continue reading →

Digital home designer Higharc raises $4.7M seed round

By Craig C. Rowe | May 16, 2019 - 7:24 pm |May 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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Flush with funding, Higharc’s new software was developed to ease the pain and cost of custom home building. Continue reading →

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to list Westchester home

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 16, 2019 - 6:46 pm |May 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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Now that his daughters are all grown up, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is planning to list his Westchester home for $2.3 million. Continue reading →

Housing starts surge in April

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 16, 2019 - 1:51 pm |May 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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Housing starts in April rose by 5.7 percent seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,235,000, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Even as foreclosure rates drop, Florida feels the pain

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 16, 2019 - 1:34 pm |May 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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Even as home delinquency rates across the country hit record lows, some cities in Florida experienced a spike in the number of foreclosure starts in April. Continue reading →

Airbnb cannibalizes budget hotels but amps up demand for rooms

By Veronika Bondarenko | May 15, 2019 - 7:51 pm |May 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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A new study found that Airbnb takes the most business away from inexpensive hotels while driving up demand for the industry in general. Continue reading →

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Existing-home sales dip in April

Rent skyrockets in March — especially in the Southwest

NAR files motion to dismiss ‘bombshell’ buyer-side lawsuit

Rental brokerage Keyo will pay landlords even if tenants default

House passes Equality Act in step toward LGBT housing protections

Digital home designer Higharc raises $4.7M seed round

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to list Westchester home

Housing starts surge in April

Even as foreclosure rates drop, Florida feels the pain

Airbnb cannibalizes budget hotels but amps up demand for rooms

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