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More Americans are shying away from homeownership, survey finds

  Though the housing market may appear constantly abuzz with new buyers and sellers, an Experian survey has found that fewer and fewer Americans are interested in owning a home. In fact, 27 percent stated that they were not

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New survey shows shift in home types, finishes

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The

Man’s best roommate? Survey shows dogs influence housing choices

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

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Redfin stock struggles to find its footing

After its share price exploded in early trading, Redfin stock has fallen back to earth — though the company is still bullish about its long-term prospects. After debuting on July 28 at $15 per share, the real estate technology firm quickly spiked,

Chicago’s growing interest in Miami luxury real estate: a Q&A with Million Dollar Listing Miami’s Chad Carroll

Miami is one of the hottest international real estate markets in the U.S., with a reputation for attracting buyers from a number of countries including Colombia, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. However, domestic interest is also growing in the city, specifically

Home renting is at a 50-year high, report finds

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point

Down payment misconceptions may deter first-time homebuyers

Over the last decade, homeownership rates in the U.S. have fallen drastically, with an average of 63.4 percent in 2016 compared to 69 percent in 2004. The 2008 financial crisis has been largely blamed for the swift decline, but

Not just millennials: Baby boomers want walkable neighborhoods too, study says

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as

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Homes sold faster than ever in April

April recorded the fastest ever time that homes for sale went under contract, just a month removed from setting the previous record, according to the National Association of Realtors. Homes for sale in April were typically on the market

Cool, neutral paint colors may help increase home sales, study says

Choosing the right paint colors can make a major difference when it comes to home sales, according to a Zillow study. Zillow conducted its 2017 Paint Color Analysis of more than 32,000 photos of U.S. homes sold between 2010

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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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Chicago has the most loyal residents in the country

More than nine out of 10 Chicago residents say they want to stay in the area for the foreseeable future, making its residents the most loyal of any city in the country, according to a recent report by Redfin.com. Redfin looked

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Here are 6 ways consumers use tech to buy real estate

  In a new report, Real Estate in a Digital Age, the National Association of Realtors offers insight into homebuyers’ technology usage habits. It’s a rare consumer who doesn’t incorporate technology into his or her homebuying pursuits – 95

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A fresh look at real estate tech: 6 agent and brokerage habits

  For today’s real estate agent, technology is indispensable in getting the job done quickly and efficiently. According to NAR’s recent 2017 Real Estate in a Digital Age report, agents and brokerage firms rely on a variety of tools

Chicago ranks 7th for Millennials living with their parents, study says

The current generation of 18-to-34-year-olds – otherwise known as Millennials — is more likely to be living with their parents than in any other living situation for the first time in 130 years, according to a recent study. Just over

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4 homebuying regrets to help your clients avoid

Typically, the purchase of a new home would merit jubilation. But not among the more than 2,400 adults recently surveyed by NerdWallet, a personal finance website. Almost half the homeowners surveyed said they’d tackle buying in a different way if

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