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Good riddance to the spring housing market

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 28, 2024
Sales were cold and prices were hot.
Demonstrators at the Supreme Court, which upheld an Oregon law that punishes homeless people for sleeping and camping outdoors.
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The Realtors settlement could change how agents work with homebuyers

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry
Apr 3, 2024
In a landmark settlement to several lawsuits, the National Association of Realtors could require agents and buyers to have a written agreement.
A rule change for Realtors could require buyers to pay agents directly, and that has some Realtors worried.
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In the Houston suburbs, a new-home market sizzles 

by Elizabeth Trovall
Mar 26, 2024
Builder incentives like interest-rate buy-downs and the relative affordability of the area are big draws for prospective buyers.
Houston-area real estate agent Lauren Flathouse said some builders offer incentives like lowered interest rates or free appliances to entice homebuyers.
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Suburban home values were up 5.6% last year

by Elizabeth Trovall
Mar 6, 2024
But suburban owners still want to be close to downtown amenities.
Suburban homeowners experienced bigger price gains than homeowners near city centers over the last year, according to Redfin.
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Are we finished with starter homes?

by Matt Levin and Amy Scott
Feb 27, 2024
A staple of the American housing market, starter homes still exist. But these lower-priced residences look different and cost more now.
Starter homes are characterized by their lower cost, smaller scale and fun-size trappings, like a dining alcove instead of a dining room.
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Co-buying a house with your best friend

by Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 27, 2023
The lack of affordability has spurred “nontraditional setups” like this partnership between women who trust each other and work well together.
In 2022, Cass Lang, left, and Jordan Heiden bought a home together in Vermont. “We both wanted the same thing at the same time, so why would we not do it?” Lang said.
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Lower mortgage fee will help some buyers with Fannie and Freddie loans

by Samantha Fields
Apr 25, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency will lower the loan-level price adjustment fee for people with smaller down payments.
The number of new home sales was up almost 10% in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Renting is now cheaper than owning in most of the country

by Samantha Fields
Jan 20, 2023
A new report from ATTOM says it's now cheaper to rent than own a place in most parts of the country.
A new report says that renting a place in most of the country has become cheaper per month than owning. 
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Can millennials afford a house without family help?

by Janet Nguyen
Jan 6, 2023
Home prices are high and incomes aren't keeping up. Some first-time buyers receive loans or gifts from a family member or friend to help with their down payment.
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She left California for Arizona, but found high rent and lower wages

by Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 5, 2022
Taylor Jenkins learned the hard way that the Phoenix area had become a top destination for those leaving expensive coastal cities.
Taylor Jenkins moved to Arizona from the San Francisco Bay Area in search of more affordable housing, but she struggled to find it there. Above, Jenkins in Arizona.
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