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These 9 American cities will become unaffordable by 2025

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A new GoBankingRates report identified American cities in which the average home value would rise above the national median — at the moment, $231,000 and growing. Continue reading →

A brief history of the open house

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Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days. Continue reading →

As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere

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“I’ve seen some investors change their plans because of these new regulations,” David Lukan, a Compass agent in Los Angeles, told Inman. Continue reading →

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

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Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Do open houses still work?

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On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice. Continue reading →

‘Basement-to-own’ millennials are cutting out rent altogether: NAR

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Living with parents long enough to afford a down payment on a home is one way young Americans are getting by, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Housing affordability improved modestly in third quarter: NAR

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In the third quarter, mortgage rates fell from 4.08 percent to 3.71 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Zillow: Our iBuyer offers are nearly the same as traditional offers

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A year and a half after Zillow began buying houses with cash, the online real estate giant says that its instant iBuyer offers are nearly the same as what sellers can get on the open market. Continue reading →