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Half of homebuyers cry at least once while shopping for a home: Survey

By Ben Verde | June 6, 2022 - 4:51 pm |June 6, 2022 Uncategorized

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Fifty percent of people who bought a home over the past two years say the process brought them to tears, according to a new survey conducted by Zillow. Continue reading →

Opendoor aims for 2-minute pre-approvals with new app

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 2, 2022 - 5:14 pm |June 2, 2022 Uncategorized

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The new app combs through data and comes up with a maximum price a consumer should be able to afford. Opendoor believes the process will be faster and easier for consumers than traditional pre-approvals. Continue reading →

Home showings see unusual drop in April. Is it a blip or something else?

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 1, 2022 - 1:22 pm |June 1, 2022 Uncategorized

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Showings were down across the U.S. in April, which is strange because April is typically when the housing market hits a high point, ShowingTime President Michael Lane said. Continue reading →

Market shifts, rate hikes and why real estate stocks can’t get a break

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 30, 2022 - 9:00 am |May 30, 2022 Uncategorized

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As real estate enters what one observer called a “Wile E. Coyote” moment, real estate companies’ share prices continue to struggle amid market uncertainty. Continue reading →

The shift has begun — but rate hikes won’t be housing’s Achilles’ heel

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 26, 2022 - 9:00 am |May 26, 2022 Uncategorized

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Experts expect home sales and price growth to slow down, but they don’t think rising rates will knock everyone out of the market. Continue reading →

REX pivots to single-family rental market as its Hail Mary

By Marian McPherson | May 25, 2022 - 5:23 pm |May 25, 2022 Uncategorized

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Nearly two weeks after mass agent layoffs and the closure of two offices, controversial discount brokerage REX has yet to throw in the towel. Continue reading →

Hottest markets of 2022 revealed, and pricey suburbs lead the way

By Ben Verde | May 24, 2022 - 9:31 pm |May 24, 2022 Uncategorized

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New data from Zillow shows that the most popular housing markets of 2022 so far fall right in line with that trend, with the top 10 markets all pricey suburbs just outside a major city. Continue reading →

Zillow, Opendoor and Compass debut on the Fortune 500

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 23, 2022 - 5:16 pm |May 23, 2022 Uncategorized

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The companies all debuted within a few slots of established player Realogy, and highlight both the role of tech in real estate and the rise of bitter rivalries. Continue reading →

Bezos-backed Arrived Homes glitches again as 6 sell in 8 minutes

By Taylor Anderson | May 20, 2022 - 6:48 pm |May 20, 2022 Uncategorized

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During the latest release of six rental properties, high demand from investors caused problems. But homes valued at more than $1.7 million sold in minutes. Continue reading →

Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments

By Daniel Houston | May 19, 2022 - 5:46 pm |May 19, 2022 Uncategorized

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The monthly payment on a typical home is 50 percent pricier than it would have been a year ago, yet competition remains fierce. Continue reading →