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Federal eviction ban survives another day

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A judge ruled on Friday that the latest eviction moratorium is likely illegal, but that it’s ultimately up to a higher court to decide if it can continue. Continue reading →

Compass CEO: There’s ‘incredible’ demand from foreign buyers

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Robert Reffkin also said he expects the New York City real estate market to rebound, and that housing in general should thrive in the near-term future. Continue reading →

RE/MAX sees revenue and agent count inching upward in Q2

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New earnings report reveals RE/MAX revenue grew 48 percent year over year by the end of June, while its total number of agents hit 140,201. Continue reading →

Americans get comfy with digital transactions: report

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A new report from Notarize shows that 81 percent of people in the U.S. feel safe making financial transactions online Continue reading →

‘It’s creating a nightmare’: Agents, landlords bristle at new eviction ban

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Industry professionals argued that the latest eviction moratorium hurts small time landlords and leads to renters piling up debt. Continue reading →

New eviction moratorium likely coming for most renters

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The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of U.S. renters. Continue reading →

Bidding wars are cooling off: How to prepare for a shift

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What happens when the market starts to tilt in buyers’ favor? Here’s what agents need to be thinking through, preparing for and learning about to better serve their future clients. Continue reading →

Housing inventory shortage could ease later this year: report

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Tech firm and brokerage HouseCanary found a shrinking gap between the number of new listings and the number of listings going under contract — a potential sign of an improving inventory landscape. Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance teams up with Asian Real Estate Association of America

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Just as the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance passed its one-year birthday, it announced Wednesday that it struck up a new partnership with the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). The partnership was formalized in a memorandum of understanding … Continue reading →

Millennials, baby boomers upbeat about current housing market

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A large majority of Americans think now is a good time to buy and sell, though only a minority think the market will stay strong for another year, according to a new survey from Opendoor. Continue reading →