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AuthorMark Katigbak.  Date: June 2, 2023 4:18 pm Mistakes are often made in sellers’ rush to get their homes sold quickly. It’s easy to focus on the end result and not what it takes to get there. To make it easy on you, we’ve made a list of common mistakes you might make when selling your home. Lear

White House Task Force Addresses Appraisal Bias A White House task force has announced significant regulatory actions and changes to address appraisal bias and the home appraisal process. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Appraisal & Valuation

AuthorAlina Aeby.  Date: May 26, 2023 7:55 pm Be aware of the essentials when buying property in the USA as a foreigner. While there are no laws or restrictions, it can be complicated. The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Property in the USA as a Foreigner appeared first on FastExpert.

Originally published to Forbes on May 18, 2023. Natural disasters like hurricanes and snowstorms tend to temporarily halt housing market activity in affected areas. If the United States breaches the debt ceiling, it would hit the housing market like a natural disaster. Whenever there is a major weat

Fewer homebuyers are looking to move to a different part of the country–but the dropoff isn’t as big as it is for those remaining close to home.  To put the trend another way, people moving to a new metro make up a bigger piece of the homebuying pie than ever before, with a record 25.2% of Redfin.co

Monthly housing payments hit a new record high this week as mortgage rates jumped, pricing out many homebuyers, especially those with limited budgets. But Redfin agents report that many serious buyers are used to high rates and remain in the market. Housing payments hit a new high this week as mortg

Two Supreme Court Rulings Uphold Property Rights The Supreme Court ruled in favor of property rights in Tyler v. Hennepin County and Sackett v. EPA. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Land Use & Property Rights, Clean Water Act, Water Rights & Resource Issues

Our CEO, Glenn Kelman, sent this email to all Redfin employees on May 24, 2023. For the public posting, we removed links to our intranet. Dear Redfin, As promised at Redferno, Redfin is updating our values for the first time in 15 years. Many of our values are unchanged: to do the right thing, to pu

Pending Home Sales Recorded No Change in April Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains in pending sales in April 2023; the Northeast posted a decrease. All regions saw year-over-year declines. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

Sellers are handing out freebies to attract bidders as high mortgage rates dampen homebuying demand. But in some markets, there are so few homes for sale that sellers are bringing in multiple offers and don’t have to offer concessions. Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 42.9% of U.S. home sa

AuthorJason Thoele.  Date: May 24, 2023 7:23 pm SLO has a small-town feel while still offering plenty of amenities and opportunities. See why locals love living in San Luis Obispo! The post What Locals Love About Living in San Luis Obispo, CA appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorMargo Christophilis.  Date: May 24, 2023 5:21 pm From amenities and a rich cultural scene to outdoor adventure, see why locals love Seattle & Edmonds. Check out this realtor’s guide The post Insider’s Guide: What Locals Love About Seattle & Edmonds appeared first on FastExpert.

Prices are falling by double digits in the Bay Area and rising by double digits in South Florida–a gap that’s near a 30-year high. The wild pandemic-era housing market made price growth trends more local than they had been since 2009.  Real estate trends have been more local in the last year than th

AuthorMegan Kilmer.  Date: May 22, 2023 6:36 pm Locals love Aptos for its rich history, breathtaking scenery, and an unparalleled quality of life. Get an insider’s point of view… The post What Locals Love About Aptos, CA appeared first on FastExpert.

2024 REACH Canada Applications Open The mission of NAR’s global REACH program is to select and accelerate the most promising technology companies in real estate and adjacent… Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051

AuthorAndrew Te.  Date: May 19, 2023 6:48 pm Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area! When you think about working with someone to help you sell your home or purchase a new one, you want someone who knows what they are doing. Experience often le

AuthorDesiree Arredondo.  Date: May 19, 2023 6:10 pm For years, we’ve heard that renting is “throwing money away” and that homeownership is key to building wealth. But with home prices soaring, many people find renting makes more financial sense than trying to purchase. The post Renting vs. Buying:

AuthorBen Curry.  Date: May 19, 2023 3:44 pm Albuquerque activities are both exciting and fulfilling. Its unique blend of cultures, rich history, and abundance of outdoor activities… The post Albuquerque Activities: What the Locals Love! appeared first on FastExpert.

Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April Existing-home sales decreased in April 2023, with all four major U.S. regions registering month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: May 18, 2023 1:14 am There are countless reasons to invest in real estate. This form of investing is considered low-risk because there will always be demand for people who need housing. You can hold on to your real estate investments for several decades or sell your invest