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Homeowners remodel instead of move as costs keep them in place

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More than 2 in 5 Americans renovated their home in the last year, and most did so as a deliberate alternative to moving, according to a new Redfin survey. Continue reading →

Why this Redfin data journalist traded her 2.9% mortgage rate for 7.35% — and has no regrets

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I bought a house with a 7.35 percent rate in 2024. Refinancing the rate down to 6.2 percent the next year made the mortgage math easier to stomach.  Continue reading →

Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

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The president’s announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress. Continue reading →

A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

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Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn’t complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs. Continue reading →

More than half of metros stray from ‘balanced’ housing market

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The housing market is seeing signs of balance, but dig deeper, and the picture looks far from uniform. Here’s how to explain it to clients. Continue reading →

Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler resigns under pressure from investors, co-founder

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After months of investor criticism, Carrie Wheeler has resigned as Opendoor CEO. A search for a new CEO is now underway as Shrisha Radhakrishna takes the reins in the interim. Continue reading →

Offerpad sees declining revenue, but trims losses during Q2

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Offerpad’s revenue declined 36 percent year-over-year to $160.3 million in Q2. However, it’s net losses declined 21 percent to $10.9 million. Continue reading →

Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform

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Doorvest helps investors find and buy single-family rentals and it’s acquired Wreno, a solution for managing home rehab projects. Continue reading →

25 bathroom remodel ideas for 2025 that add value and style

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Want to add instant charm and value to a listing or investment property? Try one (or more) of these smart updates from Jonathan Pressman. Continue reading →

Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M

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Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older. Continue reading →