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This about sums up the bonkers inventory shortage

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 21, 2021 - 11:32 pm |April 21, 2021 Uncategorized

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“I’m from California, it’s the cheapest apple I’ve ever seen,” one bidder says in a TikTok that skewers real estate bidding wars. Continue reading →

Sotheby’s launches new global ad campaign

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 21, 2021 - 5:00 pm |April 21, 2021 Uncategorized

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The campaign is dubbed “Nothing Compares” and will roll out in 75 countries and be translated into 16 different languages. Continue reading →

Hispanic homeownership rate rises for sixth straight year

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 8:53 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ latest report reveals the driving forces behind Hispanic homeownership rates. Continue reading →

The new, new vacation-home destinations for 2021

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 20, 2021 - 4:31 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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While second home purchases rose 46% and comprised 6% of all mortgages from January to March, these 10 overlooked towns have experienced a significant uptick in vacation-home sales. Continue reading →

Fintor aims to make real estate investing more accessible

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 20, 2021 - 3:00 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The new micro-investing startup, which just raised $2.5 million, lets people start investing in residential real estate with as little as $5. Continue reading →

Fifth Wall debuts third SPAC, hopes to raise $250M

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 19, 2021 - 9:58 pm |April 19, 2021 Uncategorized

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Fifth Wall Ventures, an investment company that focuses on real estate technology, has launched a new special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading →

Residential construction on the rise amid major inventory shortage

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 16, 2021 - 7:00 pm |April 16, 2021 Uncategorized

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Residential housing starts rose 19.4 percent in March, according to a new report by the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading →

Surge in remodeling should last through next year

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 16, 2021 - 2:05 pm |April 16, 2021 Uncategorized

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Stimulus money and home value appreciation are pushing more people to invest in their houses. They’re increasingly turning to professionals as well. Continue reading →

EXp continues streak by adding new 24-person team

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 15, 2021 - 6:45 pm |April 15, 2021 Uncategorized

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Experience Realty Partners is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and is the third team eXp has picked up this month. Continue reading →

Builder confidence on the up and up

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 15, 2021 - 2:50 pm |April 15, 2021 Uncategorized

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Nationwide builder sentiment rose by one point to 83 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Continue reading →