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Millennials are fueling the housing boom — will it continue?

Millennials are purchasing houses — finally. Over the past year, millennials made up the largest share of homebuyers: 37% according to Barron’s.

More homebuyers choosing to live in diverse neighborhoods

As more house hunters are opting to live in socially, racially and culturally diverse communities, developers are formulating strategies to list more inclusive properties on the market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  Developers’ strategies include

Influx of foreign buyers expected to flock to condos, developer says

Florida real estate was a hot commodity for international buyers in 2021, and it’s about to get even hotter — especially the luxury condominium market, according to Rishi Kapoor, CEO of Location Ventures.  Earlier this year, the National Association

Buy-in for this poolside casino home in Kissimmee, FL

Entertainment is a top priority of the “Royale Reunion” in Kissimmee, FL. This luxury villa is equipped with a home theater room, arcade game rooms and… a private casino.

Bidding wars eased in September dropping to a 2021 low

Boston and Raleigh had the highest bidding-war rates, as the rate fell to a 2021 low.

Making Moves: Julie Ann Giachetti joins ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Palm Beach Realtor Julie Ann Giachetti of JAG Luxury Homes Group has joined ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. Giachetti’s real estate career spans three decades with over $1 billion in closed sales, according to a press release. She specializes in

Renier Casanova

What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?   Throughout my early professional years, I worked for the finest names in Luxury: Prada, Valentino and Gucci. As I look back, I think that was such an

NAR: Pending-home sales slide 2.3% in September

“Contract transactions slowed a bit in September and are showing signs of a calmer home price trend, as the market is running comfortably ahead of pre-pandemic activity.” — NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun

‘Undercover Billionaire’ buys pair of multifamily Heights properties

A Florida billionaire has purchased a pair of multifamily apartment complexes in the Heights, according to a press release. Grant Cardone, known to Discovery Channel fans as the “Undercover Billionaire,” purchased the recently built apartment mid-rises through his real

One, Two, Freddy’s coming for you…

The iconic home from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is prime Hollywood real estate. And it’s currently for sale.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home prices rise again

Home-price gains were once again broadly distributed, as all 20 cities in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose, although in most cases at a slower rate than a month ago.

Federal Housing Finance Agency makes desktop appraisals permanent

It’s been a more than a year and a half of technological innovation in real estate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency has decided to make one tool — desktop appraisals — permanent.

Mortgage applications rise despite increase in interest rates

At the same time, the increase in interest rates drove fewer borrowers to refinance their loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Housing market starts to balance in September, giving buyers more choices, time

The month also saw a slight shift in inventory, even though shortages continued.

How pets are influencing housing decisions, post-pandemic

Pet ownership increased dramatically during the pandemic. 73% of homeowners report at least one pet in the home.

New-home sales rebound in September as prices hit new record

“There simply aren’t enough homes for sale relative to the demand fueled by millennials armed with low mortgage rate-driven house-buying power.” — First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi

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