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Thanks to a Missouri jury, the way we buy and sell homes may change

by Henry Epp

Nov 1, 2023

The jurors found that the National Association of Realtors and a couple of big brokerages conspired to inflate commissions.

Homebuyers could have more power to negotiate lower agent fees, said Susan Wachter of Wharton.

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With many homebuyers priced out, builders try to sweeten the deal

by Samantha Fields

Oct 25, 2023

A lot of homebuilders are working with lenders to offer lower mortgage rates — or they're offering other incentives like money towards closing costs.

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America needs more houses, but homebuilders are hobbled by high interest rates

by Henry Epp

Oct 18, 2023

The number of completed homes rose last month. But further up the housing pipeline, homebuilders are starting fewer projects right now.

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What should Ireland do with its budget surplus?

by Leanna Byrne

Oct 9, 2023

Ireland has a budget surplus of $10.9 billion, which has been driven by soaring corporate tax revenue from tech and pharmaceutical companies.

Above, a boarded-up property is pictured in Dublin. Some Irish residents see housing as a key area where a surplus in tax revenue could be put to use.

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Homebuyers face a double whammy: rising mortgage rates and rising prices

by Samantha Fields

Oct 5, 2023

The average monthly payment on a new mortgage rose 46% in 2022, and home prices and mortgage rates have continued to climb in 2023.

With home prices and interest rates so high, people are increasingly having trouble qualifying for a mortgage.

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For young people looking to move out on their own, the rent is high and competition is intense

by Samantha Fields

Oct 4, 2023

Nearly half of people 18 to 29 are currently living at home with their families, many because they just can't afford to move out.

For young first-time apartment hunters, a good credit score and enough savings can make or break the search.

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The housing market is a tale of two people: The buyer and the seller

by Kristin Schwab and Matt Levin

Sep 26, 2023

Both the buyer and the seller have unrealistic expectations right now, while prices and mortgage rates are high.

"Sellers don’t want to take anything less than the peak," Daryl Fairweather of Redfin says. "Buyers are hoping it’s 2008,” says Michael Orbino of Compass.

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New apartments coming on the market may ease rent inflation, but not the housing shortage

by Henry Epp

Sep 22, 2023

Many of the projects being completed were delayed by the pandemic.

While the overall housing shortage may not be over, new apartment building completion was up in August. Enough new units could help cool rent inflation.

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What a “de facto ban” on Airbnb means for New York City

by Kai Ryssdal and Livi Burdette

Sep 21, 2023

Will housing prices go down with fewer short-term renters around?

Airbnb has a long history in New York City. But New York's stance towards short-term rentals has just gone from one of the most relaxed policies out there, to one of the strictest.

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An electrical transformer shortage has big implications for housing, renewables

by Justin Ho

Sep 19, 2023

You may not think much about electrical distribution transformers, but not having them can delay entire housing developments and grid updates.

"Typically on a utility pole they’re round, and they’re at the top of the pole," said John Kirk, managing director at Embrey, a multifamily developer based in San Antonio.

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