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Trump’s tax plan a ‘non-starter’ for homeowners, NAR says

Though it would keep in place mortgage interest deductions, changes to the federal tax code proposed by President Donald Trump would hurt homeowners and the real estate industry, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers to

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Suburban Miami rents raising faster than city rents, study shows

As urban areas become more unaffordable, more and more residents are turning to suburbs not only to buy but to rent, according to a new study by Zillow. For the first time in four years, suburban rents are rising

Zillow’s ‘Zestimate’ facing class-action lawsuit

The Zestimate, Zillow’s algorithm-based property estimate tool, has long been a source of frustration for agents and those listing their homes. Now, the feature on Zillow’s popular website has officially come under fire, as two lawsuits against the online

Homes are selling faster than ever as inventory tightens

Demand for homes continues to grow as houses are selling faster than every before, according to Redfin. Typical homes went under contract in 40 days in April, 10 days faster than the previous year, making April Redfin’s fastest month on

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Townhouse construction grows to help meet starter home demand

Despite a recent lull in growth, townhouse construction proves to be a crucial part of the entry-level housing market. In fact, a recent report by the National Association of Homebuyers predicts construction of this type of home will increase

Most homebuyers don’t believe in a “forever home”

The concept of a forever home – a single place that will last throughout a person’s life – is a dying idea to most people, according to Taylor Morrison’s 2017 Consumer Survey. The survey looked at 1,000 adults who

Total household debt in first quarter passes pre-recession peak

Total household debt reached $12.73 trillion in the first quarter of 2017, which is above the 2008 peak before the housing market crash and economic downturn, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. However,

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Why a 20 percent down payment is so important in Miami

  Miami residents and those looking to move there already know that it is difficult to find affordable housing in the area. And because housing is so expensive, being able to put 20 percent down on a home could be

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The 3 Miami markets where condo sales rose

Single-family homes buoyed the Miami housing market in the first quarter of 2017 as condo sales continue to slide. But there are still some bright spots in the local condo market, as three submarkets showed gains in their condo

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The Realtor of today: breaking down NAR’s 2017 member profile

What does the typical Realtor look like, and how was business for them in 2016? The answer obviously varies from market to market and from age group to age group. But the survey results in the National Association of

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The 8 Miami markets with the most single-family home sales in Q1

Miami’s start to the homebuying season continues its stellar pace, as sales of single-family homes, median sales price and total dollar volume have all increased year-over-year in the first quarter of 2017, according to the Miami Association of Realtors.

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Three masterplan community trends that are attracting new residents

Masterplan community developers are looking to expand the amenities and conveniences offered to residents in order to bring in new buyers. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, there are three major features that developers are offering in their

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Metro home prices accelerated for third consecutive quarter

Metro homes saw the strongest quarterly sales pace in a decade, which put pressure on existing inventory levels and led to the third consecutive quarter of accelerated home prices, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association

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Miami area has third highest growth in suburban renters, study says

Miami has seen the third-highest growth in suburban renters of any U.S. market, according to a new study by RentCafe.com. Between 2011 and 2015, the Miami metro area has seen 56,800 new suburban renters, RentCafe reports. Only Riverside, CA,

Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Realtor groups to merge, create third largest in the country

The Realtor associations covering Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beach area have announced plans to combine into what would be the third largest Realtor association in the country, the groups announced Thursday. More than 30,000 real estate professionals would

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Housing affordability rises nationwide in Q1 2017

U.S. housing affordability increased slightly in the first quarter of 2017 due to rising wages and moderating home prices despite increasing mortgage rates, according to National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI). Between January and

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