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VA loan limits went away in 2020: Here’s what that means

A new law is making it even easier for veterans to become homeowners

Existing home sales down slightly across the U.S., but not in Miami

NAR’s latest report shows first-time homebuyers are stepping back into the market.

NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes. This week, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers announced a joint effort focused on ensuring black individuals and families have access to financial education, appropriate financial products, counseling services, and financial assistance — all in an effort to increase the wealth of black people through property ownership.

The commute factor: Why it’s become the ultimate deal breaker for buyers

Here’s why commutes matter more, even though we’re commuting less than ever. Turns out popcorn ceilings and outdated kitchens aren’t at the top of the deal-breaker list for most homebuyers. What do they hate more than eyesores?  Long, stressful commutes.

She wants a walk-in; he wants a man cave: How to help quarreling couples during the home buying or selling process

A new Zillow study shows that a majority of couples fight during the home buying or selling process. Here’s what to look out for.

Out of the pocket and into the MLS: Lifting the veil of secrecy

NAR’s new rule on pocket listings has touched a nerve throughout the industry.

Men rank Miami 6th best city for dating

Single buyers have been on the rise in recent years, which is why the dating scene in Miami is an important one for agents to keep an eye on.

Bidding wars dipped in 2019, but could be back by spring

The percentage of Miami homes that sold above list price fell to 8.9 percent in 2019, but record low inventory is expected to reverse that trend

Miami tops 10 most walkable cities list

A new report by Redfin company Walk Score ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. See how Miami did.

NAR Policy Forum: Over a third of Americans cost burdened by lack of affordable housing

Speakers at the NAR Policy Forum on affordable housing highlight hurdles, solutions to affordable housing shortage

Is the luxury market bouncing back? It depends on where you live

Palm Beach and Miami top the list of cities where luxury home prices rose the most in the fourth quarter.

This time, it’s housing: Here’s where the democratic candidates stand

t’s go time for the remaining candidates in the Democratic primaries. Where do they stand on real estate issues? We took a look at some of their position.

NAR seeks HUD approval on affordable housing policy proposals

NAR has asked HUD for its support on a package of policy proposals that seek to address the growing housing affordability crisis.

Millennial homeownership rates are rising . . . and in a cruel twist, so are prices

There’s no end in sight to the affordability issue, according to a recent report from CoreLogic.

What features should you highlight in your listing? A new study says look outside

It turns out back porches and decks are key must-haves for house hunters. Find out how buyer wants and needs break down by generation.

Census reports significant dip in international migration, though Florida is still on top

Despite a slowdown overall, Florida remains one of the most popular states for international buyers and is the destination for almost half of all Canadian immigrants.

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