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Buying A Lake House? These Are The Best Markets!

Interested in buying a lake house? Analyst Lew Sichelman breaks down the current market, and shares where the best inventories are.

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Spring 2021 Housing Market: Will The Extremes Calm Down?

The spring 2021 housing market is a tale of forces twisting real estate out of shape. Is there an end to the extremes in sight?

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Which Markets Will See New Home Builds Ease Inventories?

As new home construction soars, the question remains: Where will these new home builds provide the greatest relief for tight housing inventories?

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Top 5 Markets Where Buying Power is Surging and Slumping

As real estate markets continue to thrive, analyst Steve Cook shares where buying power is strongest, weakest, and how to maximize it.

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How 2020 Changed Homebuying and Selling

The coronavirus has changed how real estate transactions are conducted and tracked. But, did 2020 change homebuying and selling for good? Expert analyst Steve Cook explores.

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2021 Housing Inventories: Will They Run Out?

As 2021 housing inventories follow a year of record lows, are any markets in danger of running out of homes to buy? What can buyers and sellers expect? Housing expert Lew Sichelman takes a deeper look.

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Investing in a College Town Rental Market: Ann Arbor, Michigan

If you’re considering investing in a college town property, there’s some considerations you have to take into account. Here’s a market report for rental properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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East Coast Market Outlook: Tallahassee, Florida

Capital of The Sunshine State, Tallahassee is a college town full of mossy oaks and award-winning outdoor recreation. If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy, use this as your go-to reference!

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West Coast Market Outlook: Las Vegas, Nevada

This week, we’re looking into popular tourist destination, Las Vegas, otherwise known as Sin City, and whether it’s in your interest to buy or rent.

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Midwest Market Outlook: Lincoln, Nebraska

The transition from apartment renting to owning your first home rests mainly on a foundation of finances. So, if you’re thinking about buying, you may want to consider Lincoln, Nebraska before the prices run away from you.

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Coronavirus, Local Market Report

How COVID-19 Has Changed 2020 Market Predictions

In early February, Homes.com highlighted six cities which we believed stood a strong chance of becoming top-tier markets. Then, the pandemic hit. So, how are four of the six markets faring? Let’s take a look.

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City Spotlight: Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina is a regular on “Best Places” lists each year, and its housing market is typically one of the strongest in the country. But during the COVID-19 outbreak, how is the Charlotte housing market faring, and what does it mean for prospective buyers?

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2020 Prediction: Top Performing Real Estate Markets for the Year

Analyzing the current conditions of local markets can help you anticipate price changes shortly. In no particular order, here’s a list of seven “Cinderella” markets– metros that stand a good chance of joining the top markets by the end year.

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Four Signs that a Buyers’ Market is Coming

Although markets are constantly changing due to the effects from mortgage rates, inventory, or even the seasonality in which you buy or sell, these are four signs you should look out for if you’re looking to buy.

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Market Update: The Best Time to Own a Home in Austin, TX

Things are booming for sellers in Austin, Texas. Home values have risen steadily for the past seven years, and The Homebuying Institute is calling it a ‘perfect storm’. Is this the best time to own a home in the booming city of Austin?

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Market Update: What the heck is going on in Chicago?

Chicago has one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, with more than four million employees and an annual gross regional product (GRP) of over $609 billion. The city is home to more than 400 major corporate headquarters… So how could its housing market be so crazy?

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Market Update: Why Baltimore is a Great Place to Buy a Home

When looking at the nation’s 100 largest housing markets, it’s important to look at the value of each market. Undervalued…

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LGBTQ Community Account for One of Every 20 Home Sales

Four years ago, the National Association of Realtors® began collecting data in order to provide their first-ever profile of lesbian,…

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Market update: Is Denver Approaching a Tipping Point?

As another beautiful summer begins, Denver, Colorado’s single-family real estate market resembles a pot simmering on the stove. New listings…

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The Best Places Around the Country to Buy a Home in the Summer of 2019

If you’re planning on buying a home this summer, some U.S. cities are more promising than others. Here are the top five places around the country to buy a home.

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