Author Archives: Daniel Houston

Offerpad launches in 106 central Ohio cities, including Columbus

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The publicly traded iBuyer has launched its services in the Columbus metro area, bringing its number of markets to 22. Continue reading →

Hundreds of public figures escaped taxes through real estate: Report

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A new trove of documents details how the wealthy and well-connected have used shell companies to conceal real estate transactions. Continue reading →

America’s hottest neighborhoods: Oregon’s Old Bend district

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With plenty of cash and high incomes, young professionals from bustling metros have made a big imprint on the sleepy ski town of Bend, Oregon. Continue reading →

Home prices could ‘moderate’ if mortgage rates keep rising

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Mortgage rates are headed up as investors who fund home loans digest the prospects for long-term inflation and the Fed’s tapering plans. Continue reading →

With wildfires on rise, these 5 states bear more risk than California

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A new report from CoreLogic finds that the typical home in Wyoming is nearly three times as likely to go up in flames as one in California. Continue reading →

Berkshire Hathaway franchise network adds Tennessee brokerage

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Tennessee’s Lakeside Real Estate Group will do business under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand, the franchise network announced. Continue reading →

Homebuilders primed for big year of earnings. Here’s the stocks to watch

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Anticipating a high demand for homes, a research team at JPMorgan Chase is bullish on several real-estate stocks and investment trusts, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates continue to flatline ahead of Fed tapering details

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Mortgage rates stayed the course this week as lenders continued to monitor the Federal Reserve’s tapering plans. Continue reading →

The Evergrande crisis: Everything real estate agents need to know

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One of China’s largest property developers is in dire financial straits, and the world is watching. What does it mean for the U.S. housing market, real estate agents and the economy? Continue reading →