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New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations

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Nearly 19 percent of homebuyers searched outside their metro in Q4, Redfin says. Sacramento, Las Vegas and Florida metros lead migration trends. Continue reading →

FHA builds record reserves against a gathering storm of delinquencies

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With delinquencies and debt-to-income ratios on the rise, the Trump administration is lifting foreclosure restrictions and eyeing tighter underwriting requirements for borrowers with multiple risk factors. Continue reading →

Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM

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States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM’s CEO described the situation as “a mixed picture.” Continue reading →

Homes are sitting longer and not just because of mortgage rates

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According to a new Redfin report, concerns over affordability, economic uncertainty and tariff fears under a second Trump administration are giving buyers serious pause. As of March, the typical U.S. home took 47 days to sell, the longest stretch in si… Continue reading →

Homes are sitting longer and not just because of mortgage rates

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According to a new Redfin report, concerns over affordability, economic uncertainty and tariff fears under a second Trump administration are giving buyers serious pause. As of March, the typical U.S. home took 47 days to sell, the longest stretch in si… Continue reading →

Record down payments reveal a divided housing market

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According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Continue reading →

Opendoor, Fathom stocks flirt with $1 threshold — and with disaster

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Companies that can’t keep their shares over $1 risk being delisted from the stock market. Opendoor shares crossed that threshold this week, while Fathom crossed it last month. Continue reading →

The internet fell hard for real estate in 2021. But can the love affair last?

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Nearly three years after Saturday Night Live declared “real estate is your sex now” in a popular Zillow parody, mind share around the industry is sagging, according to an Intel analysis of traffic data. Continue reading →

Successful agents show up, Robert Reffkin says in remote-work rebuke

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During an Inman Connect panel on Wednesday, Compass’ CEO argued the brokerage’s in-person philosophy gives it an advantage over rival firms “charging the least and giving you the least.” Continue reading →