Sarah Lentz

Real Estate News

12 New Billionaires Spawned by the U.S. Housing Shortage

Forbes reports on how top U.S. homebuilders, including Tom Bradbury of Smith Douglas Homes and Kathy Britton of Perry Homes, have become billionaires amid the housing shortage.

September 27, 2024

Hot Sheet

These 10 Cities Offer the Biggest Bargains for Buyers

A new Realtor.com report highlights the 10 U.S. cities where homes sold for the most below the asking price in August 2024.

September 26, 2024

Housing Market

Buyers Can Save Nearly $38,000 on Homes with These Key Phrases

According to a new report from Realtor.com®, homes with phrases like “Priced to Sell” or “Bargain” in their listings come with an average discount of nearly $38,000 compared to the median-priced home.

September 26, 2024

Housing Market

Housing Affordability Improves for the First Time Since 2020

Two new Redfin reports highlight the recent improvement in housing affordability. The first highlights a 1.4% annual decrease in the income needed to afford a median-priced home, while the second shows 48% of listings spending 60+ days on market.

September 25, 2024

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Real Estate News

“Is This the Best Deal on the Street?” Realtor.com’s New Feature Can Answer That

Realtor.com® has launched dynamic map layers, a new set of interactive search features that help homebuyers easily compare properties and explore neighborhoods.

September 24, 2024

Real Estate News

Motion Denied: Move’s Data-Theft Lawsuit Against CoStar Hits a Roadblock

Judge George H Wu has denied Move, Inc.’s motion for a preliminary injunction against CoStar in the ongoing data theft lawsuit, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove irreparable harm.

September 24, 2024

Housing Market

Existing Home Sales in 2024 Could See Historic Low

Fannie Mae’s ESR Group revised downward its forecast for existing home sales, predicting an annual sales rate at its lowest since 1995, due mainly to the lock-in effect and persistent affordability constraints.

September 23, 2024

Housing Market

What Renters Want Most in 2024

New Zillow research reveals 11 rental features that get more saves and shares on Zillow Rentals. Today’s renters are showing a preference for rental listings that mention pet areas, happy hours for tenants, air purification and coworking spaces.

September 22, 2024

Lifestyle

How a $79 Million Real Estate Offer from Jeff Bezos Sparked a Legal Battle

Discover how a $6 million discount on a luxury Miami mansion sale turned into a legal battle when businessman Leo Kryss unknowingly sold his property to Jeff Bezos.

September 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Ryan Serhant’s Owning Manhattan is Returning for Season 2

Season two of Owning Manhattan, Ryan Serhant’s real estate reality show, is returning to Netflix.

September 20, 2024

Agent Marketing

Sharran Srivatsaa Debunks Common Branding Myths for Real Estate Agents

Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real, joins BrandEd podcast host Brad McCallum to debunk popular myths about branding and discuss Sharran’s branding strategy for the Anaheim Ducks and the critical first phase to building a great brand.

September 20, 2024

Housing Market

A Decline in Mortgage Rates Gives Buyers $74,000 in Purchasing Power

A new Realtor.com report shows falling mortgage rates increased homebuyers’ purchasing power by $74,000 nationwide in August 2024 compared to October 2023.

September 19, 2024

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Lentz's Latest Posts:

12 New Billionaires Spawned by the U.S. Housing Shortage

These 10 Cities Offer the Biggest Bargains for Buyers

Buyers Can Save Nearly $38,000 on Homes with These Key Phrases

Housing Affordability Improves for the First Time Since 2020

“Is This the Best Deal on the Street?” Realtor.com’s New Feature Can Answer That

Motion Denied: Move’s Data-Theft Lawsuit Against CoStar Hits a Roadblock

Existing Home Sales in 2024 Could See Historic Low

What Renters Want Most in 2024

How a $79 Million Real Estate Offer from Jeff Bezos Sparked a Legal Battle

Ryan Serhant’s Owning Manhattan is Returning for Season 2

Sharran Srivatsaa Debunks Common Branding Myths for Real Estate Agents

A Decline in Mortgage Rates Gives Buyers $74,000 in Purchasing Power

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