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Home values jumped 31.4% in 2021, adding $9.1T in value

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A new report also shows that rural homes, condos and the Sun Belt all fared particularly well during the last year. Continue reading →

Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?

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Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals. Continue reading →

2021 broke records for days on market, median price and more

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A new report from Redfin describes 2021 as “remarkable” and identifies numerous records that fell over the past 12 months. Continue reading →

Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable

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The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading →

LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

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Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading →

Vacation rental giant Vacasa makes its stock market debut

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The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading →

Real estate went into ‘hyperdrive’ in 2021: T3 Sixty report

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The latest Swanepoel Trends Report finds that recent years have seen a wave of acquisitions and that COVID-19 accelerated migration away from pricy metro areas. Continue reading →

Seller’s market is here to stay — but with fewer luxury buyers in 2022

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“There will be more luxury sellers in 2022 than in 2021, and while there will be fewer actual luxury buyers, it is still a seller’s market,” the president of Luxury Portfolio International predicts. Continue reading →

More booster shots, testing and other measures coming in response to Omicron variant

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President Biden laid out a COVID-19 response plan Thursday that will push more people to get vaccinated and attempt to keep businesses open. Continue reading →

Do the holidays have to be happy? The short answer: No

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For the past few years, we’ve been told to look on the bright side. Especially as real estate agents, positivity often comes with the job. But can too much positivity turn toxic? Continue reading →