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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 →

Struggling homeowners may evade foreclosure thanks to surging prices

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Only 1 in 20 homes that hit the market next year will be foreclosed properties, according to a survey of real estate experts and economists. Continue reading →

Struggling homeowners may evade foreclosure thanks to surging prices

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Only 1 in 20 homes that hit the market next year will be foreclosed properties, according to a survey of real estate experts and economists. Continue reading →

Offerpad launches Kansas City, St. Louis markets in ongoing expansion

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The iBuyer’s two new metros were the first since since the company went public earlier this month. Columbus, Ohio, is next on the list. Continue reading →

Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom

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Home sales declined in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, settling in 6 percent lower than the same time last year. Continue reading →