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Housing Market

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Housing Market

Capitalize on the Growing Rental Market

The 2022 RentSpree + RealTrends Rental Power Rankings are now live, showcasing the top residential real estate brokerage firms that serve the rental industry, assisting rental property owners and investors as well as tenants.

January 4, 2023

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Housing Market

7 Key Market Insights from the NAR 2022 REALTORS® Confidence Index

NAR released the results of their November 2022 REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) survey, providing key insights on market transactions.

January 4, 2023

Housing Market

Top Housing Market Predictions for 2023

Welcome to BAM’s roundup of the top housing market predictions for 2023, with insights from industry experts at Fannie Mae, Redfin, Zillow, NAR, and Realtor.com®, as well as the minds behind BAM’s weekly podcasts.

December 29, 2022

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Housing Market

Home Affordability Worsens in the Fourth Quarter of 2022

Despite widespread declines in home prices, home affordability in the U.S. has worsened during the fourth quarter of 2022. Here’s what you need to know.

December 28, 2022

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Housing Market

Zillow’s Most Popular City in 2022

Zillow®’s most popular city in 2022 is Prairie Village, Kansas, as interest in Midwest and Northeast markets grow due to affordability challenges.

December 26, 2022

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Housing Market

All-Cash Purchases Reach Their Highest Level Since 2014

A new Redfin report puts the percentage of home sales with all-cash purchases at its highest level since 2014.

December 22, 2022

Housing Market

Top 10 Markets for Luxury Second Homes

Pacaso recently released its annual report of the top 10 luxury second home markets across the U.S.

December 22, 2022

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Housing Market

Home Buyers Leaving Expensive Job Centers

A new Redfin report shows a near-record share of home buyers leaving expensive job centers in the three months ending in November. With mortgage rates still above 6% and home prices still rising, buyers are drawn by the potential cost savings.

December 21, 2022

Housing Market

Fannie Mae Forecasts Positive Growth, Followed by a Recession

The latest Fannie Mae report forecasts a slight margin of positive growth for the end of 2022, followed by a modest recession in 2023. Meaningful recovery for the housing market is expected in 2024.

December 21, 2022

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Housing Market

Zillow’s Must-Have Home Features for 2023

Zillow® data identified five must-have home features for 2023. Learn what features are most important to home buyers.

December 20, 2022

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Housing Market

Over 1 Million Searched for Down Payment Assistance Last Year

Buyers are looking for ways to make their home purchases more affordable, with over one million searching for down payment assistance last year. As an agent, you need to share the resources buyers need.

December 19, 2022

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Housing Market

How Luxury Buyers Search for Real Estate Agents

Global real estate brand Engel & Völkers released an original trend report with the findings of exclusive research on luxury consumers in North America. Their research identified five trends, including how luxury buyers search for real estate agents.

December 16, 2022