Tag Archives: Markets & Economy

Silver tsunami set to hit housing market over next 2 decades

By Patrick Kearns | November 25, 2019 - 3:21 pm |November 25, 2019 Uncategorized

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Baby boomers are set to vacate their currently occupied homes at a much higher rate, according to a new Zillow study released Sunday. Continue reading →

Markets poised for lower rates

By Lou Barnes | November 22, 2019 - 10:32 pm |November 22, 2019 Uncategorized

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The greatest threat to the global economy is trade friction with China, says regular Inman columnist Lou Barnes. Continue reading →

Crowdfunder Nico aims to cut locals in on gentrification returns

By Teke Wiggin | November 22, 2019 - 5:19 pm |November 22, 2019 Uncategorized

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Nico, a public benefit corporation, wants to purchase and sell small stakes in rent-stabilized buildings. Continue reading →

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

By Inman | November 22, 2019 - 9:00 am |November 22, 2019 Uncategorized

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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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Existing-home sales pick up in October after slump: NAR

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 21, 2019 - 4:11 pm |November 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing-home sales grew 1.9 percent in October, according to the latest data by the National Association of Realtors released Thursday. Continue reading →

All signs point to a strong housing market in 2020

By Lew Sichelman | November 20, 2019 - 12:03 am |November 20, 2019 Uncategorized

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The tea leaves heading into next year are somewhat mixed. But for now, it looks as though the housing market in 2020 should at least start off with a bang. Continue reading →

Economic uncertainty pushing millennials toward renting

By Marian McPherson | November 19, 2019 - 3:20 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Stagnant wage growth, rising home prices and memories of the last recession are all keeping millennials on the sidelines. Continue reading →

Housing starts surge in October

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 19, 2019 - 2:42 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Housing starts in October rose by 3.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,314,000, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

US rental rates remained stable in September: CoreLogic

By Veronika Bondarenko | November 19, 2019 - 1:00 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Rent prices for single-family homes remained steady in September, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday. Continue reading →

Builder confidence remains at highest level of the year: NAHB

By Patrick Kearns | November 18, 2019 - 3:22 pm |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Single-family home builders are citing low mortgage rates and positive job growth as reasons why builder outlook remains high. Continue reading →