David McDonald says buying his first home in the latter half of 2021 was stressful — though maybe not for the usual reasons. Even though he was working with a Realtor he trusted, he didn’t like that he couldn’t speak directly to the people selling their homes around North Bay, Ont., or that he’d repeatedly…
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Where People Moved in 2022
Although the population continues to increase, fewer Americans decided to move in 2022. After a historically low moving rate in 2021, data indicates that even fewer Americans moved across the country last year. But this is not a new trend. Millions of people moved during the pandemic, driven by the opportunity to work remotely, the…
More US home buyers are paying in cash, sweeping a majority of sales in some markets
Realtors in the region say many individuals who would have been priced out by Wall Street money a year ago are now able to step in, in particular buyers who made a profit selling property in more expensive parts of the United States. ”It’s mostly people retiring, or people who have sold something in other…
The 10 US Cities Where Home Sales Are Down the Most
If the housing market of just a year ago still seemed to be moving at quantum speed, today it’s more likely to an interminable traffic jam—with no exit ramps or HOV lanes in sight. As higher mortgage rates have made buying a home ever more expensive, the pool of buyers who can afford to purchase…
Existing-Home Sales Descended 0.7% in January
WASHINGTON (February 21, 2023) – Existing home sales fell for the twelfth straight month in January, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Month-over-month sales were mixed among the four major US regions, as the South and West registered increases, while the East and Midwest experienced declines. All regions recorded year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales,1…
Potential fight brewing over who will lead beleaguered RI GOP. Who are they?
PROVIDENCE − It’s not exactly the most sought-after job in Rhode Island politics. But there are now two potential candidates to succeed Sue Cienki as the leader of the beleaguered RI Republican Party: realtor Joseph Powers, a 2022 state Senate candidate in Cranston, and lawyer Giovanni Cicione, whose 2007-11 stint as party chairman during the…
CoStar’s Bid To Buy Realtor.com From News Corp Ends With No Deal
Bisnow Archive/Alfredo Flores CoStar CEO Andrew Florance in the audience at a 2019 Bisnow event. CoStar Group’s bid to add the company that owns Realtor.com to its real estate data and listings empire has fallen apart. News Corp announced Tuesday that it “is no longer engaged in discussions” to sell Move Inc. to CoStar. The…
CoStar Will Not Acquire Portal Realtor.com After All
Buying Realtor.com was viewed as a potential way for CoStar to take on Zillow. But CoStar CEO Andy Florance said Tuesday that his company would instead focus on its Homes.com business. In these times, double down — on your skills, on your knowledge, on you. Join us Aug. 8-10 at Inman Connect Las Vegas to…
See inside an $8.5 million White House look-alike in Indiana located on 45 acres with a horse-riding arena and car museum
The property topped the list of the 10 most popular homes for sale on Realtor.com.Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty A White House-inspired home in Indiana is Realtor.com’s most popular home this week. The 45-acre property is currently on sale for $8.5 million. Amenities include a billiards room, space for a car museum, and…
This savvy realtor couple waited for the perfect place to come on the market before they were pounded
The Chase: This savvy realtor couple waited for the perfect place to come on the market before they were pounded The goal: a Riverdale townhouse with a pup-friendly backyard. The budget: $1.5 million Photo by Joshua Best The buyers: Jenny Simon, 38, and Shane Little, 33, both realtors The story: Life and business partners Jenny…