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NIMBYs, regulatory costs caused housing shortage: Harvard study

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A shortfall in housing production is making homes ever more unaffordable for modest-income households, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Continue reading →

We’re in a ‘homebody era’ and that means a housing shortage for years to come

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In May 2019, the average tenure of homeowners in the U.S. — that is, the amount of time a typical homeowner lives in their home — rose 10 percent year-over-year to 11.3 years… Continue reading →

Existing-home sales bounce back, post gains in all regions

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Existing home sales enjoyed a 2.5 percent month-over-month bump from April to May, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Google’s big Bay Area housing investment won’t be enough

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Economists praised the tech giant’s plan to spend $1 billion on Bay Area housing, but expressed skepticism that the efforts will solve the region’s housing crisis. Continue reading →

The essential guide to investment properties

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It’s a huge industry, and one that represents an opportunity for agents. But it’s also a field with quirks, culture, sub-categories and methodologies. Continue reading →

Builder confidence dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB

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Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 64 in June, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading →