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Inventory insanity: When will this supply shortage end?

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Today’s extremes won’t last forever, but there’s no silver bullet to end the crisis, and it’s likely shortages in some form will drag on for years. Continue reading →

Inventory insanity: Notes from ‘exhausted’ agents on the front lines of a crazy market

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“There is no middle class any more,” one industry leader said of working in real estate this year. “You’re either crushing it or you’re struggling.” Continue reading →

Market snapshot: Florida and the coronavirus pandemic

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Agents across the state have felt a market impact since the virus took hold, but how and to what extent depends a bit on the region. Continue reading →

Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020

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Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4 percent in Q4 2019. Continue reading →

Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year

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The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4 percent from an average yield of 8.6 percent in 2019. Continue reading →

Redfin introduces new ‘Redfin Premier’ service for luxury homesellers

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Aimed at sellers of properties worth $1 million or more, Redfin Premier offers full-service marketing with an international reach. Continue reading →

Universal Orlando to provide 1,000 affordable units near new resort

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The announcement comes just before the Orange County Commission’s final vote on a 10-year affordable housing plan. Continue reading →

Opendoor’s next frontier: Older, pricier homes in LA

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The iBuyer will purchase homes costing up to $800,000 in the Los Angeles metro area, which is home to more than 13 million people. Continue reading →

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

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Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Wife can’t perform ‘spousal duties’ after fall at home showing: Suit

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Lisa and Marc Primeau are suing HomeSmart, Keller Williams and a pair of Orange County, California, brokers after the woman says she fell on an uneven patio. Continue reading →