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Facing a tough market and new rules, some real estate agents quit

by Amy Scott
Oct 7, 2024
A slowing market and changing regulations following the NAR settlement are driving many agents out of the industry.
The National Association of Realtors settlement has sent shockwaves across the real estate industry.
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Zillow adds climate risk scores to property listings

by Amy Scott
Sep 30, 2024
New tools also help home shoppers evaluate insurance costs.
More than 80% of potential homebuyers said they consider climate risk in their decisions, according to a recent Zillow survey of its users.
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Homebuyers are still waiving inspections. Could the latest Fed rate cut help turn the tide? 

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 30, 2024
In a competitive housing market, buyers are forgoing their right to an inspection, or the right to walk away from a property if it’s not in good condition.
The housing market is so competitive in some areas that buyers feel pressured to waive home inspections.
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Why housing inflation looks sticky

by Kristin Schwab
Sep 30, 2024
August's personal consumption expenditures index clocked in at 2.2%. That's down from July, but the housing category is one of the slowest to cool.
Housing inflation is stubborn, in part, because there's simply not enough housing.
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Does the presidential election take a bite out of small businesses?

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 27, 2024
Interest rates and seasonal changes influence the real estate market or small business sales more than election season.
Current president Joe Biden stopping at an Iowa cafe during his 2020 presidential campaign.
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Mortgage rates are falling. Will it offer buyers any relief?

by Samantha Fields
Sep 25, 2024
It all depends on what happens with home prices.
Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Fed's interest rate cut last week.
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As housing inventory ticks up, how does that impact home prices?

by Justin Ho
Sep 23, 2024
Both supply and demand for housing are increasing. The trajectory of home prices will depend on whether supply or demand grows faster.
Falling mortgage rates could encourage more homebuilders to construct new housing.
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All about the MLS: The fascinating history of real estate listings

by Amy Scott
Sep 18, 2024
The MLS is in the news a lot. But what is it?
Most multiple listing services are owned by local realtor associations and operate under rules set by the National Association of Realtors.
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Adventures in Housing

Los Angeles' "dingbat" apartments are a kitschy piece of the past

by Sean McHenry
Sep 17, 2024
Shaped by the car culture, dingbats are going obsolete due to earthquake risk. But their names and style flourishes bring nostalgic smiles.
Dingbat dwellings were once a staple in LA, but they've required retrofitting in the quake-prone city.
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Inside the mind of a Sears House hunter

by Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 9, 2024
Judith Chabot devotes much of her free time to searching for houses built from kits sold by Sears. “It’s kind of like bird-watching,” she said.
Sears catalogs have been replaced by Zillow listings for house hunters.
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