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Is the US short 1M or 10M homes? Here’s why nobody can agree

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A new White House economic report estimates the country is short 10 million homes, but researchers can’t seem to agree on the number. Continue reading →

Record share of February homesellers cut list prices

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More than one-third of February homesellers cut their list price last month, reaching a record high for the month as buyers gained leverage in a market shaped by high mortgage rates, elevated prices and economic uncertainty, according to a Redfin analy… Continue reading →

Rising prices, cooling demand: Interest rates hit a 6-month high

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For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high. Continue reading →

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology

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Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers. Continue reading →

Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution

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Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won’t increase supply, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading →

Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is ‘beginning to stall’

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Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR’s Lawrence Yun also said “homeowners are in no rush to list their properties.” Continue reading →

What does it cost to buy into luxury real estate?

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Luxury housing is being redefined as price thresholds climb and buyers demand more from premium properties. Continue reading →

Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says

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Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a “second spring market.” Continue reading →

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%

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Zillow’s latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. Continue reading →