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Pending-home sales fall 10.6%

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Pending-home sales also declined on an annual basis for the first time in eight consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

New home sales hit 9-month low in February

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February’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2 percent from January’s revised rate of 948,000. Continue reading →

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

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Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading →

Zillow to hire more than 2,000 remote employees by end of 2021

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The company announced on Thursday its goal to increase its employee rolls by 40 percent, largely by filling tech, mortgage and software development positions. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales slammed with first major drop in March: NAR

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Existing-home sales fell 8.5 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million units, according to NAR. Continue reading →

Virus prompts nearly a quarter of all sellers to adjust how home is viewed

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A survey released Thursday by NAR indicates sellers are cancelling open houses, requiring interested buyers to wash their hands and remove shoes. Continue reading →

Millennial homebuyers are a lot like their grandparents

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A new report shows that both younger millennials and members of the silent generation are prioritizing proximity to family and friends when they look for homes. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban

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In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban. Continue reading →