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Competition declines for second straight month, report finds

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The dip in competition can be attributed to the increase in mortgage rates, which reached 5.3 percent in May after starting March at just 3.76 percent. Continue reading →

Power Buyer Orchard now serving first-time homebuyers

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After piloting cash-offer product in Texas and Colorado, company plans to offer Buy With Orchard in all of its markets in the months ahead. Continue reading →

Polly integrated with all 6 primary mortgage insurers

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The ability to retrieve quotes from private mortgage insurers helps borrowers assess their options and streamlines the mortgage insurance process for lenders. Continue reading →

Would student loan forgiveness help young homebuyers? Not necessarily

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Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that it would influence the housing market. Continue reading →

Redfin economist: The Fed can change its mind

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While an abrupt shift in policy isn’t expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirms that, “If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared to do less” tightening. Continue reading →

7 features the world’s wealthiest homebuyers can’t live without today

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Luxury Portfolio International surveyed more than 4,600 high-income and high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 countries to find out what luxury buyers want now. Continue reading →

As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020

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Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday. Continue reading →

Why first-time buyers should consider buying now

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The residential real estate market is on the cusp of substantial change. Bret Weinstein offers his take on opportunities that exist when there’s a massive shift in the market. Continue reading →

Ember’s app for buyers reflects its approach to simplifying co-ownership: Tech Review

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Although not a technology company in the traditional sense, Ember has developed a mobile app to facilitate owner operation, communication and service needs. Continue reading →