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The Inman Handbook on existing-home sales

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Three leading economists share what existing-home sales reveal about the market and how to properly use statistics to make client decisions. Continue reading →

What really matters when valuing a property?

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Although the terms “intrinsic” or “extrinsic” may be unfamiliar to most, understanding what they imply will help explain what makes real estate “valuable,” not just expensive — and why being able to identify these elements is essential. Continue reading →

Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage

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“There is a tremendous shortage of inventory, and I think it’s the only thing holding us back,” the founder of The Agency told Inman leading up to Inman Connect this month. Continue reading →

Inman Handbook on new-home sales

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New-home sales illuminate the health of the market and where it might be heading in the near-term. As agents grapple with tight inventory, they’ll want to keep an eye on the data. Continue reading →

Construction spending rises again in April as lumber costs climb

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Residential construction spending continued to grow in April, rising 1.3 percent month over month for new single-family builds, according to a June 1 report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →