Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm

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Demand from the company’s customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay’s brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments. Continue reading →

US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA

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The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

Roofstock acquires property management platform Great Jones

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With the acquisition of Great Jones, Roofstock will now be able to support the full lifecycle of single-family property investment for owners. Continue reading →

Pending home sales slump for second-straight month

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Pending home sales saw a slight slump in July, dropping 1.8 percent to a Pending Home Sales Index of 110.7, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Zumper and Mint Mobile launch ‘free rent for a year’ promo

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One grand prize winner will be chosen at random from the sweepstake’s entrants to receive $36,000 that can be used for one year of rent. Continue reading →

Institutional investors are coming for the short-term rental market

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Experts say the transition for institutions is “inevitable” and that hopefully it will ultimately bring a few perks, like lower pricing and more inventory, to short-term rental guests. Continue reading →

Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners

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The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5 percent greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales rise for second consecutive month in July

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Total existing-home sales in July 2021 rose 2 percent on a seasonally adjusted annual basis from June to a rate of 5.99 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home

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It costs about 242 percent more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining U.S. states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July

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Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign. Continue reading →