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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 →

Low mortgage rates keep home costs in an acceptable range

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Ownership costs for the median home remain within a normal range but are nearing the point where lenders might start to balk. Continue reading →

Interest in second homes remains down for third consecutive month

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Many buyers are still considering second-home purchases, but the number was down from last year’s blistering levels. Continue reading →

‘Pick one thing’: To grow your brand, agents say to take baby steps

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Top real-estate agents gave their insight into building a personal brand at a Connect Now session on Tuesday. Continue reading →