Housing Market

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Barbara Corcoran Receives Backlash For Saying Now is the “Very Best Time” to Buy a House

Barbara Corcoran is getting flack for saying now is the “very best time” to buy a house, even with mortgage rates hitting a 23-year high. The thing is, she’s not wrong.

October 19, 2023

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The Typical American Household is $40,000 Short on Path to Homeownership

A new Redfin report shows homebuyers now need a household income of $115,000 to afford a median-priced home. That’s roughly $40,000 more than the typical U.S. household earns.

October 18, 2023

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Top 10 US States On the Rise in the Migration Race

A new report from StorageCafe shows an increase in state-to-state migration and highlights the ten states with the highest net migration rate. Four of those are in the Mountain West region, with Idaho at number one.

October 13, 2023

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Home Values Dip & Listings Rise, Buyers More Hesitant than Ever

Housing market updates from Zillow and Redfin show a decline in home values from August to September, an uptick in annual price growth, and a slight increase in active listings as elevated mortgage rates drive buyers away from the market.

October 13, 2023

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Buyers Turning to Family for Housing Solutions

A survey from Realtor.com and Censuswide shows one third of prospective homebuyers are moving in with relatives to save for a home. Buyers are also choosing to live with or near family, with the majority of those citing childcare costs as a primary reason.

October 12, 2023

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How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make?

A recent Forbes article shows the average annual income by state for real estate agents, highlighting the ten states where agents earn the most on average, the ten where they earn the least, and seven states where annual income rose more than 20% in one year.

October 11, 2023

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Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman’s Warning About the American Dream

In a Fox Business interview, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman reacted to the latest news on the U.S. housing market, warning that mortgage rates are unlikely to ease in 2023. And a CNBC article shows a decline in consumer sentiment despite an improvement in job numbers.

October 10, 2023

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How Stressed Are Your Buyers?

According to a new Redfin report, over half (59%) of recent homebuyers say buying a home is more stressful than dating. The report is based on survey responses from roughly 1,000 people who purchased a home in the past year.

October 9, 2023

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RFK Jr’s Plan to Fix the U.S. Housing Affordability Crisis: Would it Work?

Byron Lazine shares his perspective on a recent RFK Jr Tweet with the president-hopeful’s idea for fixing the U.S. housing affordability crisis, along with some comments on the Tweet and a response from HW’s Logan Mohtashami.

October 5, 2023

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High Climate Risk Drives Up Insurance Premiums and Leaves Homeowners Vulnerable

In its report, “The 9th National Risk Assessment: The Insurance Issue,” First Street Foundation shared recent data and projections on the impact of climate-related disasters on home valuation, insurance premiums, and insurability in high-risk areas.

October 4, 2023

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Agent Strategy

Zillow’s Latest Consumer Report Reveals 4 Opportunities for Real Estate Agents to Add Value

Between April and July 2023, Zillow Group Population Science conducted a survey to gather insights from over 11,800 prospective buyers. Their 2023 Consumer Housing Trends Report highlights four specific opportunities for real estate agents to add value.

October 2, 2023

Housing Market

The 25 Most Neighborly Cities in America

According to Neighbor.com, the 25 most neighborly cities in America stand out for charitable donations, volunteer work, low crime rates, population change, and voter turnouts.

September 29, 2023