Share of renters paying under $1,000 hits record low, Redfin says

Only 32.1 percent of renter households currently pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent — a sharp decline from 35.2 percent in 2022 and 50.4 percent in 2012, according to an analysis from Redfin released Wednesday. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering...
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Judge rules in favor of Serhant over KW Black Label in recruitment suit

Pennsylvania judge Paula Patrick ruled against Keller Williams BlackLabel and in favor of Serhant, whose eponymously named brokerage expanded into Philadelphia’s luxury market in 2023. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or...
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Judge grants final approval to 9 commission lawsuit settlements

Judge Stephen Bough granted approval for settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, @properties and other companies. Collectively, the companies will pay $110 million to resolve the litigation. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new...
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What Pitfalls to Avoid and How to Avoid Them

The last experience that anyone wants to add to their list is being involved in a real estate deal and having everything go wrong. It is hard enough to simply find a place to move and to have everything from the contract to the loan be put in place properly. If you...
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Pending Home Sales Post Biggest Gain in Three Years—Have We Turned a Corner?

In This Article Key Takeaways Pending home sales jumped 2% year-over-year, driven by the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, but interest rates alone don’t define the market recovery.States like Tennessee (+11%) and Texas (+10%) have returned to pre-pandemic inventory levels,...
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Are the Suburbs a Soul-Crushing Abomination?

In This Article In my previous article on the uniquely American suburbs, I delved into their controversial history. Here, I’ll focus on the political and social critiques of America’s particularly car-centric and sprawled form of suburban development. A third and...
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The Latest Data Shows That Buyers Hold All the Power in These Markets

In This Article Key Takeaways Zillow’s latest report shows a shift towards buyer-friendly conditions, especially in Southern metros like Austin, Nashville, and Atlanta, reversing a trend from recent years.Increased home construction and more flexible pricing from...
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Six Reasons Why REITs Are Safer Than Rentals

In This Article Recently, we shared “8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals.” In short, studies show that REITs earn 2% to 4% higher annual returns than private real estate. There are eight reasons for this: REITs enjoy huge economies of scale. They can...
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$6.2 Billion In Potential Savings Slipped Away Last Week—How Should Investors Look at Rates Now?

In This Article Key Takeaways While the Fed’s rate cuts initially led to lower mortgage rates, other factors like the labor market, Treasury yields, and geopolitical events have since caused rates to rise again.Although there was an initial 20% spike in refinancing...
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8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals

In This Article I wrote an article explaining why I am investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) instead of rental properties. In short, REITs are still discounted, and I expect their lower valuations to result in higher returns in the coming years....
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Real Estate Tips

No Hidden Fees

Buying a home isn’t just a 20% down payment and a monthly check for the mortgage. There are a mountain of hidden costs — from closing fees to taxes — that can add up to more than $9,000 each year, real estate marketplace Zillow estimates— and that number will only jump if you live in a major US city.

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Browse For Free

Pay a company to list for you. To list on an MLS market, you must be licensed as a Realtor with the state. … You will still need to pay the selling broker a commission that is separate from the listing fee. You may still pay a commission to the broker or a cooperating broker if he or she finds you a buyer.

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Free Property Appraisals

Ultimately, while real estate agents can offer a valuable perspective on a given property’s purported value, only the appraiser can provide an official appraisal. Sellers may be satisfied to work solely with a real estate agent, but most buyers eventually hire both an agent and a separate appraiser.

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How to Sell a Home in Conway, Arkansas?

How to Sell a Home in Conway, Arkansas?

Conway is located in Central Arkansas, 30 miles north of Little Rock on Interstate-40. Other major highways serving Conway are US highways 64 & 65. It is the County seat of Faulkner County. This central location makes Conway a major distribution and service center...

Some Tips on Selling Homes in Vegas

Some Tips on Selling Homes in Vegas

Selling home in Vegas is a different situation. It doesn’t constitute the same requirements as other states because of their uniqueness. If you have a plan to sell your home in Las Vegas, the primary step that you must take is to get hold of a comparative market value...

Living in Pleasure

Living in Pleasure

Designed to live as it looks good- Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned community where families belonging to all walks of life are truly at home.Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, in the shadow of the Spring Mountain Range and Red Rock Canyon...

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