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Eight Companies Announced for REACH LATAM 2024 Cohort Those selected for the 2024 program will join a portfolio of more than 250 technology companies across six major markets worldwide. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Real Estate Technology

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: May 13, 2024 7:56 pm Mid-term rentals offer a unique and lucrative solution for longer stays without the constraints of a lengthy commitment. The post Why Investors Are Shifting to Mid-Term Rentals in 2024 appeared first on FastExpert.

It’s an exciting time at Redfin as we continue to grow our team of incredible agents and managers! Please help me give a warm welcome to the folks who joined us in April. Some of this talented crew are brand new to Redfin, bringing valuable experience from all corners of the industry. I also have a

Demand for second-home mortgages fell twice as fast as mortgage demand for primary homes, as housing costs rose to new heights. An early look at this year’s data shows that demand for vacation homes hasn’t picked up in 2024; interest in second-home mortgages has been sitting near an 8-year low all y

Applications Open for iOi Tech Pitch Battle Competition The competition allows tech start-ups to showcase real estate solutions while receiving the attention of investors, practitioners, and tech experts. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Real Estate Technology

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: May 10, 2024 8:52 am Closing costs make up the various fees that come with buying a home. On average, buyers pay between 2% to 5% of their total loan amount. If you are buying a house with cash, you will still pay closing costs to the title company and other involved parti

High home prices and rates sent home sellers and buyers to the sidelines in April and the start of May. But last week’s encouraging economic news drove mortgage rates down a bit, which could bring back prospective sellers and house hunters.  The median U.S. monthly housing payment hit an all-time hi

AuthorMargo Christophilis.  Date: May 8, 2024 5:36 pm Finding your perfect home in Seattle requires expert guidance and a strategic approach. Unlock the door to your dream home with this agent’s advice. The post Unlocking the Seattle Dream: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect  Home in Seattle  appeared

At Redfin, our agents are the stars of the show! Their talent, drive and commitment are what allow us to put our customers first and create the very best homebuying and selling experience. In order to fulfill our customer-driven mission, we know that our business strategy also needs to keep our agen

Real Estate Tech Leaders Discuss Impact of AI A panel of experts explored how technologies like AI and AR are enhancing client interactions and shaping the future of real estate transactions. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Real Estate Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Real Estat

Majority of Metro Areas Saw Home Price Gains in Q1 2024 Thirty percent of the 221 tracked metro areas experienced double-digit price gains over the same period, up from 15% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

NAR, Bipartisan Leaders Discuss ’24 Political Landscape Discussion at NAR’s Federal Legislative and Political Forum covered a range of topics, from legislative accomplishments to market outlooks. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek

NAR Predicts Falling Interest Rates, Rising Sales NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discussed economic issues and trends, provided forecast at 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

NAR Focuses on Critical Property Management Issues NAR’s Property Management Forum led robust discussions on rent control, tenant protection efforts, insurance challenges, and commercial real… Media Contact:  Tori Syrek

AuthorAlex Capozzolo.  Date: May 6, 2024 6:35 pm With the challenging Southern California housing market, you need creativity. Discover how to find an off-market home in San Diego. The post How to Find an Off-Market Home in San Diego, CA appeared first on FastExpert.

Congress Launches Bipartisan Real Estate Caucus It is vital that Congress supports policies that promote the growth of the real estate industry; the newly formed caucus aims to accomplish this. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek

Roughly 1 in 5 new mortgages went to low-income homebuyers in 2023, down from 23% in 2020. Meanwhile, high-income buyers have gained share because they’re more prepared to weather the storm of high home prices and mortgage rates. Roughly one in five (20.6%) new mortgages issued last year went to low

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: May 6, 2024 7:24 am Are you considering adding a bathroom to your home and wondering, “How much value does an extra bathroom add?” Or perhaps you are weighing up the value of one listing with another and deciding how much value an extra bathroom adds to a property? There’s

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: May 6, 2024 6:28 am When considering home improvement projects, homeowners often evaluate the return on investment (ROI) along with the functional and aesthetic enhancements to their property. Adding a fence is usually a go-to upgrade, especially in new construction develo

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: May 6, 2024 6:20 am The death of a loved one leads to a stressful and emotional period. There are funeral arrangements, but also handling and distributing the assets of the deceased person’s possessions. If you’ve been named executor of the estate, you now have a long list