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The median Realtor income declined in 2020, new survey says

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The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn’t necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6,000 from the year before. Continue reading →

Nearly half of US homes are selling ridiculously fast, less than a week

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In April, 47 percent of homes for sale in the U.S. went under contract in less than a week. The squeeze is happening at various price points and in dozens of metro areas. Continue reading →

Hybrid work, shifts to affordable cities likely to be long-term trends

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As many as 60 percent of companies may consider a mix of remote and in-office work, which would have major implications for the housing market, panelists said during a session of the Urban Land Institute’s virtual Spring Meeting conference. Continue reading →

Why are real estate company share prices falling, despite good news?

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Many real estate companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings in recent weeks, but their share prices keep dropping. Continue reading →

Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey

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In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae’s latest survey of home purchase sentiment. Continue reading →

Bubble trouble: 4 stats that’ll give you hope (and 4 that won’t)

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There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there’s reason to believe the market will improve. Continue reading →

Costar revenue jumps 17% with help from new addition Homesnap

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The company raked in $458 million during the first quarter of the year. It also said that Homesnap, which is bought in 2020, performed well. Continue reading →

Keller Williams expands into Albania and Mongolia

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The two new franchises will open offices in the third quarter of this year, and are part of Keller Williams’ continued expansion across the globe. Continue reading →

Surge in remodeling should last through next year

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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 →

10 pandemic-tested truths about homebuying

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Multiple offers, super-low inventory, skyrocketing values and lots of competition from cash buyers have made the current real estate climate both a blessing and a curse. Through that, a few real estate concepts were put to the test. Here’s what lasted. Continue reading →