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In December, home prices rose — but at slowest pace since 2012

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In December, home prices grew at their slowest pace since 2012, according to a CoreLogic Home Price Index and Forecast report released Tuesday. Continue reading →

Maybe 2019 will be a great year for home buying after all?

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Patrick Stone, president and CEO of title insurer Williston Financial Group offered a surprisingly sunny assessment of the near-future real estate market. Continue reading →

Can’t knock the hustle: How to start a lucrative side business in real estate

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Successfully pulling off a side hustle in conjunction with a bustling real estate career is no easy feat, but these pros have pulled it off multiple times. Learn their secrets on how to start a successful side business in real estate here. Continue reading →

The shutdown is tripping up real estate deals across the country

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With no end in sight to the shutdown — which began in December and hinges on political leaders disagreement over funding for a border wall — Realtors say the dire affects are seeping into more and more corners of the industry. Continue reading →

Borrowers are turning to digital lenders — and abandoning banks

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Americans are increasingly forgoing traditional banks when taking out home loans, pushing mortgage revenue down for big name lenders but offering a boon to unconventional, tech-enabled companies. Continue reading →

These are the hottest housing markets of 2019

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San Jose, California, took the top spot on Zillow’s annual survey of the hottest housing markets in 2019 for the second year in a row as tech jobs continued to drive workers to Silicon Valley. Continue reading →

Single-family rent climbed in November — but at a slower clip

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Nationwide, the cost of renting a single-family home grew by 2.9 percent, to an average of $1,455, in November, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. Continue reading →

Average multifamily rent grows to $1,419 in US, up 3.2%

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Overall, multifamily rents — for example, a unit in an apartment building – have increased 31 percent since 2011. Rising home values, a strong economy, and growing demand for rental housing have all played a role in this growth. Continue reading →

Why is Purplebricks’ backer betting hard on hybrid agents?

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Axel Springer, the $6 billion European media house, is going “all in” with online hybrid agents, through its investments in Purplebricks and Homeday. It’s making a calculated bet that competing with its real estate agency customers is the best long-ter… Continue reading →