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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 →

New York Fed calls US housing market ‘anemic’ and ‘lackluster’

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Existing-home sales activity lagged in June, with single-family home sales falling 1.5 percent to 4.69 million units, according to the report. Continue reading →

Delinquency and foreclosure rates remain steady: CoreLogic

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Similar to April, 3.6 percent of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency in May, according to a new study released Monday. Continue reading →

There’s a solution for high home prices — but most don’t want it

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A new Redfin study reveals that 53% of buyers and sellers oppose high-density housing despite the fact it would significantly improve affordability. Continue reading →