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Markets near Amazon’s HQ2 now the most competitive in US: Redfin

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Alexandria and Arlington, both in Virginia, boast the two most competitive markets in the country, above Grand Rapids, and Tacoma, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

Housing start data spells good news for recession fears: economist

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The inversion of the yield curve — when long-term interest rates drop below short-term interest rates — this week, was seen as a warning sign to many that another recession was looming. But Friday morning’s housing start data means we shouldn’t sound t… Continue reading →

Where are the vacant homes? Study points to New York and Florida

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New York and Florida are the states with the highest number of vacant homes, according to a new Attom Data Solutions study released Thursday. Continue reading →

The top 5 takeaways from the real estate industry’s Q2 earnings

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Zillow business shifts, Wall Street’s thoughts on profitability and a slow housing market were the biggest topics over the past two weeks. Continue reading →

Competition for starter homes will only heat up. Here’s why

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Market trends and emerging businesses and tools are hampering the dream of buying a home for the 19 million millennials who want to and have the income to do so but are still renting. Continue reading →

New $97M venture fund to focus on construction technology

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Brick and Mortar Ventures, a firm that thinks of itself as the “Fifth Wall of construction,” announced Tuesday that it now has nearly $100 million to pour into high tech startups. Continue reading →