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I’m the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. Here Are 6 Things To Know About the Housing Market Now
Source: Realtor --- As mortgage rates inch upwards (you can see the lowest mortgage rates you may qualify for here) and home prices keep climbing, many aspiring buyers are wondering: What should I know about the housing market now? So—as part of our series where we...
More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans...
Cilantro Taco Grill to Open 110 Units Across Four States
The brand signed its first franchise agreement in January 2024. Continue Reading Cilantro Taco Grill to Open 110 Units Across Four States
Real Estate Leaders Push Back at Biden’s Rent Control Proposals
MBA’s Bob Broeksmit slammed Biden’s “politically motivated and self-defeating” proposals. Continue Reading Real Estate Leaders Push Back at Biden’s Rent Control Proposals
The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Eight of the 10 worst cities for first-time homebuyers were in California. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Are…
Zillow: Price Cuts on One-in-Four Listings in June
Nearly one-quarter of listings (24.5%) received a price cut during June, according to new data from Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, ZG). Last month’s share marked the highest rate at this time of year since Zillow began tracking this data in 2018. Zillow also noted that home value...
Report: Swing State Homebuyers Paying 92% More on Housing Payments Since 2020
The median home-sale price in swing states has increased nearly 40% since 2020. Continue Reading Report: Swing State Homebuyers Paying 92% More on Housing Payments Since 2020
FHLBank Chicago Offers $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing
FHLBank Chicago has already committed more than $110 million in community investment support in 2024. Continue Reading FHLBank Chicago Offers $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing
Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Among the benefits of the event are discounts of up to 25% off rates with competitive financing and rate lock programs. Continue Reading Century Communities Revives Online Homebuying Sales Event
Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
Biden’s proposal would remove a tax benefit from landlords who increase their tenants’ rent more than 5% each year. Continue Reading Report: Biden to Unveil New Rent Control Proposal
43-Year-Old Realtor Becomes Viral Hit Thanks to Video Edited by Gen Z Employee
The unlikely editing to the video is part of an online trend called “Letting Gen Z Edit My Videos.” Continue Reading 43-Year-Old Realtor Becomes Viral Hit Thanks to Video Edited by Gen Z Employee
Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share
A fifth group, the Hernando County Association of Realtors, will join the data share towards the end of 2024. Continue Reading Four MLSs in Florida Launch Coast 2 Coast MLS Data Share













