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California’s scorching-hot housing market expected to stay ‘incredibly competitive’

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California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for “terrible consequences” on quality of life for potential buyers. Continue reading →

Remote work named No. 1 issue affecting real estate

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The share of people working from home full- or part-time could double permanently, impacting homebuyer demand and land use, according to a new report from The Counselors of Real Estate. Continue reading →

Brad Inman calls for bold leadership on pocket listings, NIMBYism

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During a speech kicking off Inman Connect, Inman said that the industry has evolved quickly during difficult times, but needs bold leadership to overcome challenges that are holding up supply Continue reading →

Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey

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In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae’s latest survey of home purchase sentiment. Continue reading →

Homebuilders can’t catch up with demand

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Shortage of new homes is pushing up housing prices and threatening to slow down the entire economy, according to a report by Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue reading →

As aging urban cores get more expensive, a source of affordable housing diminishes

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Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, believes we’re starting to see American metros becoming more like European cities, where low- and middle-income individuals live in the suburbs, rather than dense urban cores. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: Why is there a housing shortage?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the housing shortage and what drives the price for new homes up. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: What will happen with interest rates?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner talks through the 30-year mortgage and how rates will move the rest of this year. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: Is the jumbo mortgage market collapsing?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner talks through the volatility of the jumbo mortgage market and what it means. Continue reading →