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Biden Sworn In, with Real Estate on Agenda

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th U.S. president on Wednesday, taking the reins in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic shakeout, a deeply divided country, and a host of other challenges. But he’s already signaled that several real estate issues are on his administration's to-do list.The National Association of REALTORS® applauded Biden's inaugural speech that focused on unifying America and rest

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Single-Family Rents Rebound, Now Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

After a slowdown in rental growth during the spring and summer of 2020, rents are back on the rise. A new report from CoreLogic shows that national single-family rental prices increased 3.7% year over year in November and are now above the levels before the COVID-19 pandemic started.“This is in contrast to rents for multifamily properties, which have decreased as tenant preferences shifted away from high-density apartment buildings to low-densi

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Exurbs Across US See Increased Growth

The exurbs have reportedly been adding more residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. So where exactly did these Americans go?Exurbs refer to communities beyond traditional suburban areas that are closer to large metros. Exurbs tend to have a low housing density and offer a more rural style of living.CapRelo, a global mobility firm specializing in U.S. relocation, identified which exurbs are seeing the largest upticks in population. Researchers cul

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Martin Luther King, Jr Day

On this MLK day, we should all take a moment to reflect and realize that only through community, persistence, and understanding, we'll keep this type of change closer to reality.

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Ski Town Home Buying is Gaining Against Beachside Getaways

Homebuyer demand in ski towns is surging. Searches of homes in ski towns jumped 36% annually in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to a new report from realtor.com®. A bulk of that demand is coming from households already in cold weather climates, such as Northern states. Many are favoring nearby ski towns as they look for an escape closer to home.Seven of the top 10 ski towns seeing the largest percentage spikes in online views are located i

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Mortgage Rates Rise after Record All-Time Lows Last Week

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped to an average of 2.79% this week, increasing after last week’s record low of 2.65%, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage survey. Upticks over the last couple of weeks in 10-year Treasury notes—a key benchmark for mortgage rates—will prompt mortgage rates to rise, economists note.“As Treasury yields have risen, it is putting pressure on mortgage rates to move up,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac

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Biden Plan Calls for $25B in Rental Assistance, Extending Eviction Ban

President-elect Joe Biden announced a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan on Thursday night that called for a range of aid—including several housing-related proposals—to help households further fend off the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden’s plan calls for extending the national eviction and foreclosure moratorium until Sept. 30. It also includes $25 billion more in rental assistance to help the nation’s landlords and $5 billion in

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Where People are Relocating

About half of Americans say they’re considering a move in the next year, according to a study from LendingTree. But where do they plan to move?LendingTree researchers analyzed mortgage purchase requests on its platform in 2020 to find the moving patterns of potential buyers in each of the 50 states. They found that a clear majority plan to remain in the state they’re currently living in. Texans, according to the analysis, are the least likely

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‘Clean’ Tech takes the Virtual Stage at CES 2021

Technology companies are rapidly developing new products focused on air quality and cleanliness in homes and buildings. Appliances with sterilization cycles, robotic vacuums, gadgets using ultraviolet light to kill germs, and air purifiers were among the debuts this week at the virtual CES 2021.“Our buildings have been so underventilated for so long,” Michael Don Ham, co-founder of Pure365, said at a CES session on Monday called “Healt

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