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Compass CEO: There’s ‘incredible’ demand from foreign buyers

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Robert Reffkin also said he expects the New York City real estate market to rebound, and that housing in general should thrive in the near-term future. Continue reading →

Zillow rakes in $1.3B revenue in second quarter, but sees profits slip

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The company’s net income between April and June clocked in at $10 million — better than one year ago but short of the heights of the past two quarters. Continue reading →

RE/MAX sees revenue and agent count inching upward in Q2

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New earnings report reveals RE/MAX revenue grew 48 percent year over year by the end of June, while its total number of agents hit 140,201. Continue reading →

Americans get comfy with digital transactions: report

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A new report from Notarize shows that 81 percent of people in the U.S. feel safe making financial transactions online Continue reading →

‘It’s creating a nightmare’: Agents, landlords bristle at new eviction ban

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Industry professionals argued that the latest eviction moratorium hurts small time landlords and leads to renters piling up debt. Continue reading →

New eviction moratorium likely coming for most renters

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The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of U.S. renters. Continue reading →

Bidding wars are cooling off: How to prepare for a shift

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What happens when the market starts to tilt in buyers’ favor? Here’s what agents need to be thinking through, preparing for and learning about to better serve their future clients. Continue reading →

Foreign buyers may soon swoop back into US housing market

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International buyers were less involved in the U.S. housing market during the first year of the pandemic — but that may soon change. Continue reading →

More vacation home consumers willing to buy sight unseen

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A new report from Vacasa suggests that agents working with vacation home investors should also pay attention to newer and younger buyers. Continue reading →

Signs of seasonal inventory growth return in strained housing market

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The number of homes for sale rose in June for the second consecutive month but remained far from a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →