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Economists say consumers should lock in low mortgage rates now

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Mortgage rates reached the lowest point in 50 years last week, and one economist predicted they could plummet even more this week. Continue reading →

SXSW canceled over coronavirus concerns

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The gathering is one of the largest events for the tech industry, and this year was going to have a panel specifically on real estate. Continue reading →

When millennial homebuyers move out of Seattle, where do they go?

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When searching for a home, millennials are now looking beyond Seattle’s city limits. From affordability to proximity, here are the main factors driving their decisions — and the ways they’re changing the landscape of those suburban neighborhoods. Continue reading →

Inman News quiz, March 6: Think you’re on top of the week’s stories?

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The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
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‘Black swan of 2020’: Venture firm behind Trulia, Airbnb sounds alarm

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Sequoia Capital believes the coronavirus could lead to reduced business activity, supply chain disruption and other long-lasting problems. Continue reading →

NAR cancels conferences as coronavirus chaos continues

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The trade organization will no longer hold events this month in San Diego and Los Angeles. The cancellations come as the death toll rises and as financial markets continue to sputter. Continue reading →

30-year mortgage rates hit lowest point in 50-year history

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The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 3.29 percent this week, according to data from Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Breaking down the housing proposals of Biden and Sanders

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The race for the Democratic presidential nomination effectively narrowed to a two-man race Tuesday. But Biden and Sanders have very different ideas about housing. Continue reading →

Redfin launches video home tours amid coronavirus worries

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CEO Glenn Kelman published a blog post detailing what Redfin is doing to serve worried buyers and sellers in COVID-19 impacted areas. Continue reading →