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Opendoor bounces back in first quarter after pandemic-driven downturn

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The beginning of 2021 was better for the iBuyer than the end of 2020, though it still has a ways to go before reaching its pre-pandemic strength. Continue reading →

Keller Williams sees rising agent count, sales volume amid hot market in Q1

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KW agents closed 272,688 transactions and did $98.1 billion in volume between January and March. The company also now has 180,376 agents across the world. What other insights into the company’s fortunes does the report reveal? Continue reading →

89% of all metro areas saw double-digit home price gains in Q1

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Amid widespread annual home price growth, 89 percent of all metro areas saw double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtor’s First Quarter Metro Home Prices report. Continue reading →

5 trends that will dominate the future rental market

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The suburbs will likely continue to be popular, but who owns and lives in the houses may change, according to panelists at the Urban Land Institute’s virtual Spring Meeting conference. Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie must curb appetite as demand for second homes soars

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Demand for second homes and investment properties continues to hold steady at more than double pre-pandemic levels, despite Fannie and Freddie being ordered to limit their appetite for loans backed by these types of properties. Continue reading →

Hybrid work, shifts to affordable cities likely to be long-term trends

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As many as 60 percent of companies may consider a mix of remote and in-office work, which would have major implications for the housing market, panelists said during a session of the Urban Land Institute’s virtual Spring Meeting conference. Continue reading →

Bad jobs report could hold silver lining for housing

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The Fed now has justification to keep a tight lid on interest rates. But some fear that if employers are forced to raise wages too quickly, that could spark inflationary pressures and spook bond investors. Continue reading →

Why are real estate company share prices falling, despite good news?

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Many real estate companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings in recent weeks, but their share prices keep dropping. Continue reading →

1 in 4 moms don’t like their home

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A study by LendingTree shows that moms are nearly twice as likely to experience homebuyer’s remorse than dads, and are also much more guilty than dads of hiding home items costs from their partner. Continue reading →