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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 →

Government shutdown delays release of housing data

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The U.S. government has been partially shut down for less than a week, but already the closure is blocking access to critical government data, including information that would have shed light on the housing market. Continue reading →

These were the biggest iBuyer stories of 2018

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The iBuying market exploded this year, to the point that its rapid expansion has become one of the year’s most dominant real estate stories. Continue reading →

Very few people believe now is a good time to buy a house

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The number of people who believe now is a good time to buy a house is dropping, according to findings released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continue reading →