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How love and politics are impacting homebuyers’ decisions

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Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers’ moves, two surveys from Zillow and Redfin revealed politics and romance also play a role. Continue reading →

Federal judges side with plaintiffs in Chinese buyer ban hearing

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Two of the four plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit in November against Florida’s foreign buyer ban have been awarded a temporary injunction that allows them to resume stalled transactions. The next step in toppling SB264 is an appeal hearing in April. Continue reading →

Sluggish net new listings signal that the lock-in effect is not over

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In January, the real estate market saw a 17.5 percent decline in net new listings and a 2 percent decrease in contract signings, driven by mortgage rate fluctuations, according to HouseCanary. Despite a rise in total inventory compared to 2022 and 2023… Continue reading →

Investment sales dropped 45% in Manhattan last year

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Investor sales in Manhattan had their worst year in the past decade during 2023, if 2020 is excluded, according to a report from Ariel Property Advisors. Continue reading →

A recovery in new listings is easy to miss — but it may be underway

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Winter is always slow, but new listings have been trending toward normal levels in recent months, according to a new Intel analysis of US homes for sale. Lower rates may only speed up the process. Continue reading →

Blowout January jobs report has mortgage rates surging again

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Employers added 353,000 workers to their payrolls in January, a “head scratching” jobs report from the Labor Department that kills prospects for a March rate cut “stone dead,” economist says Continue reading →

Rate drop leads to 3rd consecutive month of listing gains

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Active and new listings experienced single-digit increases for the third consecutive month in January, according to Realtor.com’s latest market report. The boost in listings also brought buyers out, leading to a four-day decrease in the median days on… Continue reading →

Luxury prices and cash buyers hit a new high to close out 2023

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Strategic migration, low inventory and a demand for larger spaces have also contributed to rising luxury prices, agents told Inman, depending on the specific market. Continue reading →

Let TikTok’s favorite debt expert help skyrocket your credit score

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Trainer Bernice Ross talks to popular TikTok credit expert Alisa Glutz to find out how you and your clients can optimize the potential of a credit profile for lower interest rates and better scores. Continue reading →

Keller Williams settles Sitzer, Moehrl commission suits for $70M

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Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR. Continue reading →