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Disparity in mortgage rates offered by lenders doubled in 2022: Study

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Homebuyers can potentially save $600 to $1,200 a year by applying for a mortgage with multiple lenders, according to research by Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren’t displaying commissions

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Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined. Continue reading →

‘My clients were flabbergasted’: Cool markets heat up ahead of spring

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Low inventory combined with pent-up homebuyers looking to make their dollars go further is already driving up competition this spring, real estate agents told Inman. Continue reading →

Zillow sees revenue dip in Q4, but manages to trim losses

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The portal giant brought in $435 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of last year and lost $72 million, according to 4Q22 earnings released Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading →

Ex-rivals Opendoor and Zillow debut new partnership in Atlanta, Raleigh

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Homeowners in Raleigh and Atlanta can ask for a cash offer from Opendoor and get an estimate from Zillow about what their home might sell for on the open market. Continue reading →

Cost cutting and existentialism: What to expect from earnings

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Large publicly traded real estate companies are about to share their numbers from the most brutal quarter in years. Analysts are bracing for the worst — and watching to see who can thrive. Continue reading →

Single renters pay a nearly $7,000 ‘singles tax’ to live alone: Zillow

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The “tax” varies widely depending on the market with renters in expensive markets, such as New York City paying up to $19,500 more in rent annually. Continue reading →

Homebuyer dollar stretching further as rates drop: Zillow

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As mortgage rates have dropped from a roughly 7 percent peak, buyers can now buy homes about 84 square feet larger than those they could purchase in October with a $3,000 monthly payment. Continue reading →

Home showings dip in December, but slowdown may be easing

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Showings were way down year over year but only dipped a little bit month over month, according to a new report from ShowingTime. They remain up compared to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

Minimum wage workers need at least 4 jobs to pay rent in some cities

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Even the most expensive cities — which typically have higher minimum wages — are more affordable than those with $7.25 an hour minimums, according to data released Tuesday by Zillow. Continue reading →