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The recent J.D. Power 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Survey shows there are key things real estate agents can do to make first-time homebuyers and sellers more confident throughout the process. And with recent upticks in home sales – which
As inventory tightens and Baby Boomers begin to age, more Americans are turning to multigenerational homebuying. According to the reNEWable Living Home survey conducted by BUILDER, multigenerational homes have proven to be easier on the wallet while also allowing buyers to
According to the Q2 2017 U.S. Home Sales Report from ATTOM Data Solutions, homeowners who sold their homes in the second quarter saw an average price gain of $51,000 since their purchase. This is the highest price gain for
One of the main ways for people to gain wealth is through real estate. When the housing market collapsed in 2007, homeowners’ equity (HOE) dropped significantly for everyone. But according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of
Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as
Houston construction starts saw a slight drop last month, according to recent data from Dodge Data & Analytics. These numbers show a slight diversion from a recent pattern of increased spending on building. The report considered all June 2017
Real estate investors are always on the lookout for which neighborhoods will provide them with the highest return on their investment. HomeUnion indicated ZIP codes in 20 major metros that maximize real estate returns while minimizing risk over the next
With rising home prices and high competition, many renters may think it is not worth it to switch over to homeownership. However, it is often better financially to own a home than to rent. GOBankingRates found that it is more
Home sales decreased in June thanks to low housing supply, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Midwest was the only area nationally with increased sales last month. Total existing-home sales (completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condos
Today’s housing market features a lot of demand with not enough supply. Millennials looking for housing options in popular metros have a hard time finding anything within budget and reason. One solution to this problem is what Trulia calls “boom-mates” or baby
Demand for apartments is growing in most cities across the country, so it is no surprise that apartment construction is also on the rise. According to data from Yardi Matrix and Rent Café, apartment construction has reached a 20-year
The typical U.S. home is now worth more than $200,000 for the first time in history, according to the June Zillow market report. The national median home value now sits at $200,400. This number is a notable 7.4-percent increase from
Real estate is the preferred form of long-term investment, according to a new Bankrate report. This is the third straight year that real estate came out on top in this annual survey. The report found that 28 percent of U.S.
The process of buying a home can be extremely daunting, especially if it’s your first time doing it. Recently, Chase Home Lending and Google paired up to figure out how and what people are searching online about homeownership. The companies discovered people
The growth in sales dollar volume from Canadian buyers helped fuel foreign investments in U.S. residential real estate to a record high, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. The 2017 Profile of International Activity in
The online real estate brokerage Redfin announced the terms for its IPO, with shares expected to go on sale later this month or early August. Redfin plans to sell 9.23 million shares in the $12 to $14 per share
