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Pride Month kicks off with landmark decision and new video series

It’s time to celebrate Pride Month and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision for workplace equality. What better way than to meet some members of the LGBTQ community at RE/MAX?

Survey finds COVID-19 has disproportionate impact on minority housing options

A higher percentage of black and Hispanic individuals say their housing has been impacted by COVID-19, according to a new survey

Single-family rent prices post lowest growth rate in 9 years

The latest CoreLogic report reveals the first measurable impact to the single-family rent market, pushing price growth to its lowest rate since the initial recovery of the Great Recession.

Three-quarters of homebuyers and renters change plans due to COVID-19

The survey of 1,500 adults also shows that the inability to tour properties in-person because of COVID-19, was the most common reason (42%) respondents chose not to move.

New survey estimates post-COVID housing demand to be 2.1 million

A new national consumer study reveals radical changes in how Americans want to live in their homes, post-pandemic.

Here’s what the Fed decision means for the housing market

The fact that interest rates will remain at or near 3% for the next three years could boost the housing industry.

Homebuying pushed further out of reach for millennials

“Homeownership has already been delayed for many millennials and the coronavirus could push the timetable even further out for some.” — Danielle Hale, chief economist, realtor.com

Home equity is keeping delinquencies at bay . . . for now

Home price and equity growth in the months leading up to the pandemic have helped to delay the impact of the recession on the mortgage market, although the effects are expected to continue to unfold over the next year.

Real Tech: Seeking to improve life under COVID-19 with self-driving cars and simplified tech

Tech companies look to improve collaboration during lockdown, and autonomous vehicles may soon offer a solution for vulnerable populations dealing with pandemics.

Payroll up 2.5 million; job market turnaround begins

The latest jobs report shows an unexpected upswing in May, and industry experts predict housing will lead the way to economic recovery.

Houston among top 10 housing markets for millennials during the pandemic

Houston is a top market for millennials, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors

Purchase applications up 18% year over year

A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association points to pent-up demand

Home prices are up, but that might not last

CoreLogic reports home price acceleration continued in April, but — in a shift away from other industry predictions — expects the first decline in values to begin in 2021

Protests prompt response from real estate execs

Real estate leaders call for action on race and equity in response to nationwide protests.

Pandemic stressors cause buyers and sellers to value Realtors even more than before

A new survey finds that, while buyers and sellers are feeling better about conducting business in person, they’re also comfortable doing it virtually, provided they have the help of a real estate professional.

President-Elect Sylvia Seabolt on how the pandemic has strengthened the Women’s Council

Stepping into a leadership role during the COVID-19 pandemic comes with challenges, but Women’s Council President-Elect Sylvia Seabolt is ready to meet them head on.

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