Just over 50% of homes in the nation have risen past their peak value prior to the recession...
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Half of Home Prices Rise Past Pre-Recession Values
- By Jim Lowenstern
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More Purchases of $1M+ Properties Than Previous Years
- By Jim Lowenstern
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According to recent data from the Luxury Home Index by realtor.com®, $1 million-plus transactions are increasing annually at a rate of 25%...
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Buying Outside of City Center Can Save Thousands
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Buying homes as close as a 15 minute radius out from city centers can save thousands on housing costs...
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Buyers Persist Against All Odds
- By Jim Lowenstern
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The Biggest Challenges Facing Millennial Home BuyersÂ
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Here is a breakdown of the biggest reasons the millennial demographic has been lagging in the home ownership front [...]
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Gap in Premium Between Waterfront and Inland Homes Closing
- By Jim Lowenstern
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The gap is closing between the premiums of waterfront and non-waterfront homes [...]
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Homeowners Gaining Over 20% Return on Sale
- By Jim Lowenstern
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This is a Seller's Market...
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Down Payment Programs Make Buying Possible For Those With Student DebtÂ
- By Jim Lowenstern
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There are options available which make buying a home more realistic for those struggling with student loans...
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Home Prices and Days on Market Hitting New Records
- By Jim Lowenstern
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The average price and shelf life of a listing in today's market are reaching, breaking, and making records.
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Patterns in New Construction
- By Jim Lowenstern
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The current market holds more listings for brand new single-family houses since the Recession of 2008 ...
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National Pending Home Sales Continue to Decline
- By Jim Lowenstern
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National pending home sales saw a decline of 0.5% nationally for the fifth month in a row, according to the Pending Home Sales Index by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...
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Urban Living Rising in Popularity
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Americans are increasingly drawn towards buying and renting in urban areas [...]
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Pocket Listings: A Growing Trend in the Market
- By Jim Lowenstern
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If you have been keeping up with real estate news, you would know that we are currently in the midst of a housing shortage, and that this low supply-high-demand environment is creating an interesting and expensive “seller’s market” in communities across the country. Buyers are desperate for available listings, and the combative measures of [...]
Sellers Confidence at Record High
- By Jim Lowenstern
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New data from the HPSI reveals that 46 percent of homeowners are optimistic about selling, which is an increase from 45 percent a month prior.
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