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Outlook improves for home sales through end of 2021, beyond: Zillow

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Strong numbers of pending home sales and applications for purchase loans have pushed up sales forecasts through the end of the year. Continue reading →

September sees new upturn in demand for second homes

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More buyers were seriously considering a second-home purchase last month, and locked in mortgage rates to prepare for the transaction. Continue reading →

What the US climate-risk review means for FHA, VA loans and more

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Government agencies are looking to better quantify risks from climate change, a step with implications for government-backed home loans. Continue reading →

Housing starts faltered in September amid supply constraints

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Multifamily housing starts dipped 1.6 percent in September following a month in which the sector delivered surprising gains while single-family housing starts remained steady from the previous month. Continue reading →

Staffing and recruitment among top challenges for property managers in 2021

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74 percent of respondents to a National Apartment Association survey said HR, staffing and recruitment issues were among their top three challenges in 2021. Continue reading →

Abortion policies are a dealbreaker for 27% of movers: Redfin

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A new Redfin study revealed Americans are taking a second look at state laws when choosing where to relocate. Continue reading →

Home sales predicted to close out 2021 with surprising strength

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Fannie Mae economists now expect that when the final numbers are in, sales of new and existing homes will grow by 4.7 percent to 6.8 million. Continue reading →

As list prices continue to soar, not all homebuyers are willing to play ball

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Homesellers have been pushing list prices to new heights, but a report released Thursday by OJO Labs indicates buyers aren’t as eager to shell out for the pricier pads. Continue reading →