Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal
More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions....
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CoStar scores win as activist investor drops Homes.com fight
The hedge fund Third Point was one of two major players that was strongly critical of CoStar’s attempt to compete with three leading residential real estate portals...
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Existing-home sales fell 3.6% in March as buyer confidence erodes
Sales dropped in every region of the country in March, yet the median existing-home price climbed to a record high for the month — the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price gains, according to NAR's latest existing-home sales report....
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America’s debt problem could keep mortgage rates high
The next obstacle to affordable housing may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve — it could be Washington's $38 trillion debt burden, experts say....
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Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet
Crypto-backed mortgages are emerging as an alternative for Bitcoin-rich buyers, but regulation and underwriting rules still constrain growth....
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Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros
Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of "sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals."...
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New pre-marketing platforms face trust issues, adoption hurdles: Intel
Many real estate agents tell Intel that newly announced partnerships to plug "coming soon" listings won't change how they do business....
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Will global upheaval tank the spring market? The Download
Find out how the war in Iran, fuel shortages and other international uncertainty will affect the spring real estate market....
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What you don’t know about down payment programs could cost your clients $18,000
In this episode, Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, and Mosi Gatling, New American Funding, break down why buyers are missing an average of $18,000 and how agents are often the reason....
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‘Carl’s a mess’ trend shows how conversation outperforms content
A viral reality TV moment, new LinkedIn data and Facebook engagement insights all show how conversation is driving reach more than content alone....
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