Author Archives: Daniel Houston

After buying frenzy, demand for second homes comes down to earth

By Daniel Houston | June 10, 2021 - 7:16 pm |June 10, 2021 Uncategorized

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New lending restrictions and buyer preferences meant slower growth last month in mortgages for vacation homes and investment properties. Continue reading →

Amid housing shortage, investors double down on prefab startups

By Daniel Houston | June 9, 2021 - 8:48 pm |June 9, 2021 Uncategorized

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Construction startups have raised $1.5 billion since the start of this year as builders rush to address the shortage, according to Crunchbase. Continue reading →

Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest

By Daniel Houston | June 9, 2021 - 2:55 pm |June 9, 2021 Uncategorized

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This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan. Continue reading →

Out-of-town movers head for cheaper areas with larger homes

By Daniel Houston | June 8, 2021 - 5:06 pm |June 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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A greater share of movers than usual left the suburbs for more rural neighborhoods in 2020, according to a new study released Tuesday by Zillow. Continue reading →

Construction startup Katerra files for bankruptcy

By Daniel Houston | June 7, 2021 - 8:16 pm |June 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company blamed its financial position on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, difficulty securing funding for new construction and “unsuccessful attempts to secure additional capital and business.” Continue reading →

Manhattan condo board gives vaccine ultimatum to 2 workers

By Daniel Houston | June 7, 2021 - 4:48 pm |June 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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The building’s board told the workers to get a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or face termination, the New York Post reports. Continue reading →

‘The great reshuffling’: Zillow COO argues housing boom is no bubble

By Daniel Houston | June 7, 2021 - 1:17 pm |June 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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In a recent podcast appearance, Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jeremy Wacksman argues the housing market’s fundamentals are strong. Continue reading →

Condo prices take a tumble at Trump-branded properties

By Daniel Houston | June 4, 2021 - 8:11 pm |June 4, 2021 Uncategorized

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Falling prices at Trump-branded buildings outstripped those occurring at similar properties, according to an Associated Press report. Continue reading →

When listing a home, there’s a mid-week sweet spot: Zillow

By Daniel Houston | June 3, 2021 - 6:26 pm |June 3, 2021 Uncategorized

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In a new analysis, Zillow found that houses listed on Thursdays often sell for higher prices and spend less time on the market. Continue reading →

Demand soars for high-end homes

By Daniel Houston | June 2, 2021 - 7:01 pm |June 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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The number of sales involving higher-end homes rose by 26 percent year over year, outpacing the less expensive end of the market. Continue reading →