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Showing activity spiked in November, report reveals

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Across the U.S., home showings jumped 12.6 percent year-over-year in November, according to real estate data firm ShowingTime. Continue reading →

Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin’s most competitive of 2019

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White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for U.S. homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

Strict zoning laws are exacerbating the affordability crisis: Study

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A working paper published by Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania draws a connection between booming home price growth and zoning. Continue reading →

The 5 markets that became investing hotspots in 2019

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It’s often said that purchasing a home is the most significant financial investment that anyone can make because it’s seen as a vital stepping stone to building long-term financial wealth. So, it’s easy to see how the stakes are even higher for investo… Continue reading →

No worries for markets over Christmas holidays

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The all-important 10-year T-note at 1.92 percent today is flirting with the highs since the big drop in early August and has risen steadily since the September low. However, with the Fed on hold, we have little risk of the kind of big run upward that w… Continue reading →

House narrowly passes temporary repeal of SALT deduction cap

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The California Association of Realtors praised the passage of the bill, which lifts the cap imposed by Trump’s 2017 tax reform. Continue reading →

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest 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. Continue reading →