Luxury homebuyers getting more bang for their buck in Atlanta, Denver
In Atlanta, Denver and Houston, homes priced between $1 million and $2 million often contain more than 4,000 square feet.
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1 in 5 Gen Z adults say housing affordability is top life concern
Despite these challenges, 67% said homeownership is an important lifetime goal and 69% view real estate as a way to build wealth.
Kansas City Fed chair backs cautious approach on rates
Kansas City Fed Chair Jeff Schmid said he voted in favor of the Fed’s September quarter-point rate cut but sees no need for aggressive easing.
Cleveland nonprofit fights to halt investor homebuying wave
Investors were responsible for 43% of 2024 home purchases in some of Ohio’s and Pennsylvania’s lowest-income neighborhoods.
Broker Public Portal becomes Cribio, chooses the consumer’s side
Since its founding in 2014, the Broker Public Portal has worked hand-in-hand with MLSs to aggregate data and streamline access for consumers.
Banks earned $1 trillion windfall during Fed’s high-rate period
Lenders reportedly benefited from higher yields on deposits held at the Fed while paying relatively low rates to many savers.
Tech Pulse: Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs.
Help exists for cash-strapped homebuyers — but many don’t know it
Three experts — a former agent, an economist and a down payment program founder — talk about the decline in housing affordability and what help is out there.
Florida Realtors builds e-sign tool available nationwide
The tool — Sabal Sign — provides unlimited signing sessions, mobile-friendly workflows and compliance with U.S. electronic signature laws.
Foreclosure filings rise 18% year over year in August
Lenders started foreclosure proceedings on 24,254 properties in August, a slight decrease from July but up 17% from last year.