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Who gets higher real-estate prices, owners or agents?
Source: Washington Post --- It’s time to take a few steps back, build up a head of steam and dive headfirst into our favorite descriptive data sets and reader questions. Here’s the latest Data Dive! Owners vs. agents: Who sells it best? Do for-sale-by-owner sellers...
Is Real Estate a Better Investment Than the Stock Market?
Source: A Wealth of Common Sense --- A reader asks: We own a cash-flowing rental property with a sub-3% mortgage with 28 years remaining. On the Aug 18th episode of Portfolio Rescue, Barry said “Real estate more or less returns zero net of inflation.” However, does...
eXp Realty Releases Advisory Form for Sellers Planning a Private Listing
The form is open-sourced and available now for agents, brokers, and consumers. Continue Reading eXp Realty Releases Advisory Form for Sellers Planning a Private Listing
Inbound Migration to Sun Belt States Waned in 2024
Tampa recorded a net inflow of just over 10,000 residents last year, less than one-third the 35,000-person net inflow in 2023. Continue Reading Inbound Migration to Sun Belt States Waned in 2024
Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
“The recent dip in mortgage rates may have pushed some buyers off the fence in March, helping builders with sales activity,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
Canadian Housing Starts Down in March
Montreal posted a 138% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts in March. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Down in March
Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Robert Pieklo joined AFP as COO in February 2024 following its acquisition by Proprietary Capital. Continue Reading Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Miami ranked last in the new study of more than 180 cities. Continue Reading The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Chris Kelly Becomes Chief Executive at HomeServices of America
Kelly succeeds Gino Blefari, who is transitioning to the role of chairman emeritus. Continue Reading Chris Kelly Becomes Chief Executive at HomeServices of America
NY Attorney General Letitia James Accused of Mortgage Fraud
James claimed a Virginia property she purchased was her principal residence. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Letitia James Accused of Mortgage Fraud
Kentucky Realtors Adds $100,000 to Flood Relief Grants
The new funding is being provided separately from previous $275,000 in grants allocated through the Kentucky Realtor Relief Foundation. Continue Reading Kentucky Realtors Adds $100,000 to Flood Relief Grants
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