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Data Shows October is the Best Month to Buy a Home

A new ATTOM analysis points to October as the best month to buy a home. Here’s why and what you need to know as a real estate agent.

October 11, 2022

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After the Storm: Effects of Hurricane Ian on Florida Homeowners

The effects of Hurricane Ian on Florida homeowners and renters will be hardest on those already struggling. It doesn’t help that only 20% of homes in the hardest-hit areas are covered by flood insurance.

October 10, 2022

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Real Estate News

Doodle House Unveiled by One of the World’s Most Successful Artists

U.K. artist Mr. Doodle spent almost three years working on most recent masterpiece—his doodle house.

October 8, 2022

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Real Estate News

Look Inside the HGTV Urban Oasis 2022 Home

Take a look inside the HGTV Urban Oasis 2022 Home, a brand new build in Nashville that is going to make one lucky winner very happy.

October 7, 2022

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Pacaso’s Second Home Attitude Report

Luxury second home sales increased nearly 25% year-over-year during the

October 7, 2022

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Flood Risk is the Only Climate Risk Impacting Homebuyer Behavior

A new Zillow analysis reveals flood risk is the only climate risk impacting homebuyer behavior, with fire, drought, heat, and storms having little to no effect. Here’s what you need to know.

October 6, 2022

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As Mortgage Rates Increase, Homebuyers Make Sacrifices

A new Redfin report shows buyers opting for smaller homes as mortgage rates increase. Here’s what you need to know about the compromises buyers are making to afford a home.

October 6, 2022

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Massachusetts Broker Stole $1.8M from Buyers

A Quincy, Massachusetts broker stole $1.8 million from buyers with a real estate deposit scam. Michael P Flavin pled guilty to wire fraud and identity theft and was sentenced in federal court.

October 5, 2022

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Housing Market

America’s Most Neighborly City

Neighbor.com has declared Rochester, NY, to be the most neighborly city in the U.S. Ranking at #2 last year, Rochester rose to #1 in 2022. Here’s what you need to know.

October 4, 2022

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The Ramsey Show Reacts to BAM’s Viral Clip

Hosts of The Ramsey Show react to BAM’s viral clip featuring Glennda Baker and Byron Lazine.

October 3, 2022

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Housing Market

Markets in Midwest and East Coast Are Slowest to Cool

With mortgage rates and inflation rising, a Redfin analysis revealed the 10 housing markets holding up best. Midwest and East Coast metros dominate the list.

September 30, 2022

Zillow Expert Panel Predicts Buyer’s Market in 2023

A Zillow expert panel predicts a buyer’s market in 2023, with rent growth exceeding growth in housing prices. Here’s what you need to know.