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Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

How low rates may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat

The latest Case-Shiller report shows growth.

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

The South is driving the U.S. housing rebound

Builder confidence is up, but housing supply is still an issue

Employee or independent contractor? Miami case raises questions

A lawsuit against Cervera Real Estate – and a new bill passed in California – raise the question of classification

The price is right in Miami

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market price.

Return of spot loans could reinvigorate condo market

October 15 is perhaps best known as the day tax extensions are due, but for condo buyers and their agents, it’s also the day that the new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules on FHA loans for

Ready to ramp up? 7 key action items from the Accelerate Summit

At Houston Agent’s Accelerate Conference, Jack Markham, of Constellation Real Estate Group, asks the question: “How are you going to compete, not just with the other people in this room, but with large companies and their technology?”

How to stay relevant in the age of iBuyers

Like it or not, iBuyers are here to stay, say industry experts. Here’s how to get a seat at the table.

Researchers call Miami ‘overvalued,’ but that could be good news for some

According to a new report released from property information and analytics firm CoreLogic, August home prices across the country were up only 3.6 percent year over year, as compared to August 2018, when prices were up 5.5 percent over

Three ways real estate is getting smarter

DLA Piper’s Global Real Estate Summit examines ways in which technology is disrupting the market.

Home sales poised for a rebound

Although all regions saw a boost, the biggest increases were in the West, according to NAR’s index

Americans more optimistic about housing than the economy

A new survey of consumer sentiment finds a majority both buyers and sellers feel like now is a good time to jump into the mark

Miami ranked 12th fastest-growing housing markets

U.S. home prices grow for first time in 15 months

NAR reports positive numbers for existing home sales in August

Existing-home sales in the U.S. were up slightly in August, according to the National Association of Realtors’ monthly report, released today. Completed transactions of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops rose 1.3 percent from July, and overall sales were

Fed lowers interest rates again

With the quarter percentage point cut, chairman Jerome Powell seeks to stave off a recession.

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