U.S. homeowners are showing less interest in taking on second-home mortgages, as elevated prices and economic jitters make these properties less appealing, Redfin reported on…
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Nearly half of NYC’s out-of-state buyers come from these locations
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
Living in New York City remains undeniably expensive, with sale prices in some neighborhoods reaching $7.5 million, yet out-of-state buyers are still drawn to the…
Zillow, unfiltered: Portal giant adds AI-fueled natural language feature
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
Consumers using Zillow’s mobile application can now search homes with simple voice prompts based on commute, points of interest, affordability and school access, according to…
US homebuyer down payments reach new record, outpace prices
By The Citizen on August 28, 2024
According to Redfin, the typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment hit the highest level in over a decade, at 18.6 percent of the purchase price in…
Calque unveils ‘light’ version of its ‘buy before you sell’ offering
By The Citizen on August 27, 2024
Touted as faster and more affordable, Calque’s new “Contingency Buster” product is tailored to homeowners who don’t need to tap their equity when buying their…
Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner make waves with $29.5M Malibu home
By The Citizen on August 27, 2024
The supermodel and her husband are the proud new owners of the iconic $29.5 million Malibu, California, “Wave House,” sold for the first time in…
What homebuyers can expect now: Mandatory consults, exclusive reps
By The Citizen on August 27, 2024
As real estate’s new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO…
Pending starter home sales soar as first-time buyers return to market
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
Pending sales of starter homes surged 10.2 percent in July, reaching their highest point since October 2022 as mortgage rates began to decline, according to…
The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn’t just…
Former Ribbon team launches AI-fueled home transaction platform
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
The team that founded EasyKnock-acquired power buyer Ribbon has launched Indigo, an artificial intelligence-powered transaction management and home search platform. The platform is only available…