Builders Defy Market Uncertainties as Housing Starts Rise Again in March
Homebuilders appear to be showing some signs of measured optimism as new construction showed significant gains against the tide of...
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HUD and USDA Roll Back ‘Overly Burdensome’ Energy Code Mandate
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced they have rescinded the...
Forbes Global Properties Expands into Brazil
Forbes Global Properties has announced its expansion into Brazil with the addition of two firms: Judice & Araujo to represent...
Consumer Confidence Ticked Up During Iran Ceasefire
As the conflict with Iran has loomed over the heads of consumers and over the economy, the two-week ceasefire in...
Home-Price Growth ‘Stalls’ as More Than Half of Metros See Year-Over-Year Declines
After January’s “weakest start to a year for home prices since the early 2010s,” as noted by Bright MLS Chief...
Zillow Preview Transforms Pre-Marketing From Guesswork to Data-Driven Strategy
Agents have long done some version of pre-marketing—reaching out to their networks, posting on social, circulating a “Coming Soon” to...
Sentiment in ‘Trough’ as Iran Conflict Continues to Affect Consumer Views
Consumer views on the economy continue to muddle for another month as the Iranian conflict looms over oil and gas...
1 in 13 Potential Buyers Are ‘Dual Shopping,’ Highlighting Affordability Pressures
An average of 7.6% of potential homebuyers searching on Zillow also shop for rentals, according to Zillow’s new report on...
Legislative Round-Up: Illinois Realtors Back Governor’s Housing Development Plan; Massachusetts Facing Possible Rent Control Vote
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
Platinum Properties Rebrands as Exclusive NYC Affiliate of Forbes Global Properties
Platinum Properties has rebranded to Platinum Forbes Global Properties and been named the exclusive New York City affiliate of Forbes...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
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