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Americans are moving into flood-prone cities at alarming rate: Data

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Migration into flood- and wildfire-prone counties has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a Redfin analysis of domestic migration data released Monday. Continue reading →

Pending home sales fall, but Northeast sees a surge: Data

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Sales of pending homes declined 2.7 percent in May and were down 22.2 percent from a year ago, but the Northeast saw a 12.9 percent increase, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Home sales see typical boost in May to close a sluggish spring

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The National Association of Realtors recorded 408,000 sales of existing homes in May. Before the pandemic, that number was closer to 530,000. Continue reading →

Builder confidence rises as low inventory hikes new-home demand

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New homes now represent a third of all homes on the market. That’s 2.5 times higher than the historical average for the two decades leading up to COVID-19, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI. Continue reading →

Redfin calls employees back to the office part-time: ‘No exceptions’

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“Some people will quit over this decision,” Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman told employees on Monday in an internal memo. “No one can say we haven’t made it deliberately.”
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Agents tell hoarder horror stories: ‘The sheriff couldn’t even go in’

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From towering garbage to high-level stench, agents told Inman their most traumatic tales from clutter-inclined clients following the discovery of a home filled with “millions” in old comic books. Continue reading →

Gen Z’s priorities lie with pets not partners in home searches: Survey

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Many Gen Zers would put their pets’ needs ahead of their children’s or partners’ needs if they were to buy a home, according to a survey from Zillow. Continue reading →

Will migration fizzle out in 2023? History points to existential shift

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The migration trends that drove housing demand during the pandemic are ending. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t moving, according to an Inman analysis of historic data. Continue reading →

Retire early with real estate: 7 ways to reach financial freedom

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From house hacking to the BRRRR strategy, try these approaches to reach financial independence with real estate. Better yet, combine several of them for even faster results Continue reading →