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Housing inventory growth doesn’t guarantee greater affordability

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In June, five of the top U.S. markets showed some improvement in housing affordability and supply year-over-year, according to First American’s Real House Price Index, while some markets with improved inventory still struggled with rising costs. Continue reading →

11 things great buyer’s agents know before they show a home

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Working with buyers is changing. Are you ready? Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need so you can prove your value as you serve buyer clients. Continue reading →

OpenAI CEO sues developer over $27M ‘lemon’ he bought in 2020

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OpenAI boss Sam Altman sued embattled developer Troon Pacific over shoddy workmanship that allegedly included defects in a pool’s waterproofing and a so-called “Batcave,” according to reports. Continue reading →

Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election

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Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs. Continue reading →

Elevated mortgage rates drive homebuilder confidence downward

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Homebuilders exhibited little optimism as the housing market showed little improvement month-to-month, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Continue reading →

Median sales prices rise for 9th week despite slowing demand

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The median U.S. home sale price rose for the ninth consecutive week, hitting an all-time high of $397,482 during the four weeks ending July 7. A Redfin report published on Thursday said the upward climb in median sales prices contrasts with weakening h… Continue reading →

Suburban Chicago homeowner hit with $30K property tax bill in error

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Homeowner Darryl Lloyd was stunned to receive an errant property assessment of more than $1 million from assessors, causing his bill this year to skyrocket from $1,800 to a whopping $30,000. Continue reading →

EasyKnock juggling lawsuits, regulators in multiple states

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Sale-leaseback platform tells NPR civil lawsuits in Texas and other states are “meritless” and that it’s cooperating with attorneys general in Massachusetts and Michigan. Continue reading →