The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow

Move aside, San Francisco and Seattle — Oklahoma City and Kansas City are becoming the new hotspots for tech innovation and development. Housing affordability and robust economies are creating a “Silicon Prairie” across the South and Midwest. Continue reading

Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.

According to Attom Data Solutions’ latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth. Continue reading

Marketing startup Luxury Presence lands $5.4M funding round

The money will be used to expand Luxury Presence’s engineering and sales teams and develop new products. Continue reading

Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively. Continue reading