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The shifting market will slow prices down — but won’t stop them cold

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The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn’t mean homes can’t still appreciate in value. Continue reading →

The labor shortage is real. But its impact on real estate will surprise you

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The latest jobless numbers show U.S. unemployment is holding steady at a very low 3.6 percent. In real estate, this situation may offer a slight counter trend to rising rates and inflation. Continue reading →

‘Stripe for real estate’ debuts today to fund Power Buyer deals

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Setpoint is the latest venture from Ben Rubenstein, a former executive of Opcity and Realtor.com. Continue reading →

Atlantic City is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. in 2022

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There’s a misconception that homes in beach towns are unattainable for many Americans because of their higher prices, but Realtor.com says that’s just not so — here’s a list of affordable beach towns for homebuyers to explore. Continue reading →

Zillow, Opendoor and Compass debut on the Fortune 500

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The companies all debuted within a few slots of established player Realogy, and highlight both the role of tech in real estate and the rise of bitter rivalries. Continue reading →

Man arrested for bomb threat that prompted Realtor.com evacuation

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Police have arrested an Illinois man who they say called in a false threat of a bomb that led to evacuations of more than 1,000 workers at nine call centers across five states in late March. Continue reading →

Construction starts dip as mortgage rates surged in April

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The slowdown in construction activity comes as the average for a 30-year loan rose to 5.3 percent last week, up from 2.49 percent a year ago, according to new data released by the US Census Bureau on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Realtor.com first to add wildfire risk data to listings, helping consumers

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Listings on Realtor.com will now include a fire factor rating from the nonprofit research group First Street Foundation and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Fire Service. Continue reading →