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What’s next? Top economists tackle the biggest questions in real estate

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What is the state of the housing market, and what can you expect next? Find out from two of the industry’s leading economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, in this wide-ranging discussion with trainer and author Bernice Ross. Continue reading →

Lumber prices see stable week after falling to normal levels

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Construction costs remain high. But one of the biggest headaches for builders — obtaining lumber at a steady price — may be normalizing. Continue reading →

More homebuyers think prices will go down in the next year than up

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Survey shows homebuyer sentiment falling for the seventh month in a row as high home prices and mortgage rates weigh on affordability, according to Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey. Continue reading →

What do fast-cooling markets have in common? These 5 offer a hint

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In some of the nation’s most quickly slowing housing markets, the number of new listings is twice the number of recent sales, according to an analysis by SmartAsset. Continue reading →

Agent Outlook: Know the market so that you can translate the market

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Being able to crunch the numbers and speak about trends allows you to better interpret market movements for leads and clients in your area. Livian’s Eric Forney offers the relevant data so that you always know where to focus. Continue reading →

10 essentials for effective negotiating in today’s market

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The last two years in real estate were like a party that just kept going. Luxury agent Cara Ameer offers insights that allow you to navigate the new realities with skill and confidence. Continue reading →

The big iBuyers are getting brutalized in the stock market

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Shares in Opendoor, Offerpad and Redfin all hit all-time low prices Friday. The milestones come after months of declines for companies across the real estate space. Continue reading →

Homebuyers show signs of pulling back as mortgage rates move again

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Tour requests to Redfin agents fell 7 percent, and mortgage applications declined 13 percent during the week ending Oct. 1. “Mortgage rates well over 6% are spooking homebuyers,” Redfin says. Continue reading →

Real estate jobs hold strong even as sales slip, summer ends

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Real estate hiring bucked seasonal expectations for September, reflecting steady payrolls despite a weakening sales environment, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading →