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Trump administration walks fine line with Fannie and Freddie reform plan

The long-anticipated vision of the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provides the public with the first concrete roadmap for returning the two firms to full private ownership.

Survey: Homeowners say buying a home makes them happier

Money can’t buy happiness, right? Well, maybe it can—as long as what it’s buying is a home.

Ending a hot decade, apartment construction dips in 2019

New national data on apartment construction shows activity slowing down in general, but features several cities with exceptional building activity.

After two strong months, pending home sales slow

After two straight months of nationwide increases, the number of listings under contract by the end of July fell on a monthly basis.

Why new construction isn’t easing Miami’s inventory problem

The homebuilder community has regularly offered a succinct answer to the reason for its industry’s sluggishness, generally calling out labor, lumber, laws and land as pain points. But some researchers are poking holes in their assertions of late.

Why slowing home price growth is only part of the picture

So far, recent declines in mortgage rates have mainly resulted in more refinancing activity — not in a surge in home sales.

Consumer confidence remains strong amid economic unease

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for August showed Americans shared broadly strong views of the overall economy and their own financial health near the end of the summer.

Builders finish summer strong but face uncertainty ahead

Economists were expecting new-home sales to finish stronger in July, aided by low mortgage rates that act as an incentive for buyers.

Miami Agents’ Choice Awards 2019 Finalists

The votes are in, but we can’t announce the winners just yet in the 2019 Miami Agents’ Choice Awards. The final results and winners will be announced in our special issue out September 9.

July brings double-digit home sales growth in Miami, statewide

In much of Florida’s housing market, July was a strong month. Miami was no exception.

Existing-home sales post year-over-year gain

Sales of existing homes in July logged their first year-over-year gain in 16 months.

Millennials need more education on home buying

Despite financial issues and a lack of knowledge, 89 percent of millennials still said they hoped to become a homeowner at some point.

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Zillow Offers comes to Miami, plans push into condos

Zillow’s iBuyer service is officially open for business in South Florida.

Housing starts show builders are cautiously optimistic

U.S. homebuilders appear optimistic that low mortgage rates can turn the tide in favor of stronger sales in the months ahead.

Keller Williams and Offerpad will join forces

Keller Offers will partner with established iBuyer Offerpad to offer customers a hybrid of the services the two companies provide.

Why prestigious properties can be a tough sell

Perhaps contrary to popular belief, the unique homes built by architect Frank Lloyd Wright tend to remain available on the market for several years at a time.

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