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84% of Americans say homeownership is a ‘priority’

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Despite rising prices and personal finance issues, the majority of Americans are optimistic about homeownership, according to NerdWallet’s 2020 Home Buyer Report Continue reading →

Oregon’s biggest city is clashing over controversial proposal to upzone

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The Portland City Council gave the public 2 days to comment on plans to change zoning in residential neighborhoods. Residents still showed up hours early to testify. Continue reading →

The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025

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According to a National Association of Realtors report, healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Continue reading →

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

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2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading →

Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22

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A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a five-year increase from 2009. Continue reading →

How to manage buyer expectations in a shifting market

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A new generation of homebuyers doesn’t seem to believe that simply owning a home can be the first step toward wealth creation. Agents can help them to gain a more sensible perspective and a home in their price range with these suggestions. Continue reading →

Minneapolis has officially eliminated single-family zoning

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A year after issuing a preliminary approval, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Minneapolis 2040 plan in a 12-1 vote on Friday. Continue reading →

Minneapolis has officially eliminated single-family zoning

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A year after issuing a preliminary approval, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Minneapolis 2040 plan in a 12-1 vote on Friday. Continue reading →

Growing number of homeowners feel ‘house rich and cash poor’

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Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study released Tuesday. Continue reading →

What’s the key to ending chronic homelessness? Better data

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According to Community Solutions, the key to ending chronic homelessness is real-time data aggregation and tracking that enables communities to make smart, quick decisions. The nonprofit’s Built for Zero program helps local agencies transform their dat… Continue reading →