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California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
The statewide median home price ticked up 0.4% from $883,640 in September to $886,960 in October. Continue Reading California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
New listings were up 0.8% from October 2024 but were down by 0.5% from September. Continue Reading REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
Seattle Housing Market Forecast
Source: US News --- For decades, Seattle has been synonymous with some of the brands that call it home – Starbucks, Amazon, Microsoft (headquartered in nearby Redmond, Washington) are just a few. Seattle is even home to national real estate brokerage Redfin and real...
Las Vegas housing market: Everything you need to know
Source: Bankrate --- Despite a recent cooldown, the Las Vegas housing market remains fairly competitive as out-of-towners continue to relocate to this famous desert city. Whether you’re a current resident or hope to be one soon, it’s helpful to understand the local...
7 REAL ESTATE MARKETING IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL SALES IN 2023
Source: Realty Biz News --- Real estate is an ever-evolving industry, and the competition to make a name in it can be overwhelming. To stand out from the crowd, agents need to be smart about their marketing strategies. This article will discuss seven real estate...
Eco-Friendly Companies Partner to Develop Zero-Energy Real Estate Communities Across Boston Metro
EcoSmart Solution, a green energy service provider (Green ESP) designing and delivering innovative geothermal infrastructure for zero energy capable communities, announced a long term partnership with RISE, a minority-owned development and construction management firm...
Ines Hegedus-Garcia Elected to Lead the Miami Association of Realtors, Nation’s Largest Local Realtor Association
February 4, 2023 (Staff Writer)- The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) installed 2023 MIAMI Chairman of the Board Ines Hegedus-Garcia, C2EX at its Inaugural & Awards Celebration on Feb. 3 in Hollywood, Florida. “I am honored and privileged to have been elected...
What the Fed’s rate increase means for homebuyers and mortgages
Source: NBC News --- The Federal Reserve is still raising interest rates, meaning homebuyers will still face high mortgage rates after a rough 2022 for the housing market. The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for homebuyers and sellers alike. In early 2022,...
Will the Tech Downturn Be the Death of SF Real Estate?
Source: The San Francisco Standard --- With mounting layoffs, sky-high interest rates and empty office buildings, the woes of San Francisco’s struggling tech-driven economy make headlines every day. Yet, as the city’s population shows signs of a comeback, what is the...
CFPB Loses Key IMB Redlining Case
Feb. 3, 2023 (Staff Writer) — Earlier today, a District Court in Chicago ruled in CFPB v. Townstone Financial Inc. and Barry Sturner that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) does not extend to prospective applicants under a plain language reading of the...
New $45 Million Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in Midtown Houston
Feb. 3, 2023 (Staff Writer) -- The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced today that it has begun construction of a new $45 million affordable housing development that will create 149 affordable rental apartments for...
New Home Lot Inventory Jumps In 4Q22, Zonda Reports in Lot Supply Index
Feb. 3, 2023 (Staff Writer) -- Zonda, the housing industry’s foremost advisors, released the New Home Lot Supply Index (LSI) for 4Q22. The New Home LSI, backed by data from Zonda, shows lot supply loosened year-over-year across the United States. The index is a...
