Sat.Dec 07, 2024

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Is there a housing inventory ‘silver tsunami?’ Not where it’s needed

Housing Wire

Many older Americans say they have no plans to sell their homes. What does this mean for younger generations who are looking to enter the homeownership phase of life? (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) There are two particular ways for people to interpret the phrase silver tsunami in the context of an aging population’s impact on housing. The first is related to the demographic trends playing out across the U.S., in which older people are on track to overtake children as the largest age

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What does the big Compass deal mean for you? The Download

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How does Compass' big acquisition of @properties | Christie's International Real Estate change the real estate landscape and the way you do business?

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Housing demand still showing double-digit growth

Housing Wire

Last week, we witnessed a Santa Claus rally in mortgage rates alongside improved housing demand. The economy continues to create jobs, with wages growing at an annual rate of 4%. We also see growth in our pending contract data compared to 2022 and 2023. Additionally, the purchase application data delivered another pleasant surprise with positive results.

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RealPage says feds ended criminal probe into multifamily pricing

Inman

The company has become a lightning rod in debates about rental pricing software. It also remains the subject of a civil lawsuit over alleged antitrust allegations.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Is now a good time to buy a house?

Housing Wire

Rapid changes in mortgage rates have left many would-be homebuyers asking: Is now a good time to buy? Will prices go up or down? Will mortgage rates and affordability improve or get worse? There is no perfect time to buy, of course. But there are specific factors homebuyers should weigh as they determine their timing. Patricia Maguire-Feltch, managing director of consumer origination sales at Chase Home Lending, says that realistic evaluation is key when making the big step to buy.

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