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Home prices rose nationwide in Q3, but at slower rate

By Patrick Kearns | November 27, 2018 - 2:45 pm |November 27, 2018 Uncategorized

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Home prices are up 1.3 percent in the third quarter, according to the latest Home Price Index compiled by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

Home price growth slowed again in September: Case-Shiller

By Patrick Kearns | November 27, 2018 - 2:13 pm |November 27, 2018 Uncategorized

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Home price gains slowed to 5.5 percent in September, year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Index. Continue reading →

Zillow stock on the rise as board members double down

By Patrick Kearns | November 27, 2018 - 2:39 am |November 27, 2018 Uncategorized

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After nosediving following the release of its lower-than-expected third-quarter results, Zillow stock is on the rebound and two of its board members are doubling down on the Seattle-based real estate technology company.  Continue reading →

Are these ‘sexy’ listing photos too much?

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 26, 2018 - 9:44 pm |November 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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Texas real estate agent Kristin Gyldenege hired two models to pose for scantily clad photos inside one of the houses she was selling. Continue reading →

Real estate agent dies after botched nose job

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 26, 2018 - 7:07 pm |November 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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The real estate agent who suffered brain damage after a botched nose job in Mexicco has passed away, her family and friends announced on Saturday. Continue reading →

Rental rates jump in September, fueled by strong economy

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 21, 2018 - 3:38 pm |November 21, 2018 Uncategorized

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Nationwide, the cost of renting a single-family home grew by 3.2 percent in September, to an average of $1,420 a month, up from a year ago. Continue reading →

Existing home sales up in October, ending 6-month slide: NAR

By Patrick Kearns | November 21, 2018 - 3:16 pm |November 21, 2018 Uncategorized

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Existing home sales ended a six-month skid in October, climbing 1.4 percent from September. Despite the monthly gain, sales were still down 5.1 percent year over year. Continue reading →

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for every type of agent

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 21, 2018 - 9:00 am |November 21, 2018 Uncategorized

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Inman has compiled a list of the best sales for agents, whether you’re just starting out in the industry or a seasoned pro with a taste for extravagance. Continue reading →

Landlord fined after denying renter’s emotional support animal

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 20, 2018 - 3:48 pm |November 20, 2018 Uncategorized

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A New York landlord has been slapped with a $15,000 fine to settle a discrimination case involving a mentally ill tenant and her emotional support animal. Continue reading →

Permits, starts and completions all drop below 2017 levels

By Patrick Kearns | November 20, 2018 - 1:44 pm |November 20, 2018 Uncategorized

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Permits for new construction, housing starts and housing completions were all below 2017 levels, in October, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading →