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Report: Short Commute Isn’t as Important to Home Buyers These Days

Appraisal Buzz

Homes within a 10-minute commute of a metro’s downtown job center are among the most expensive in 18 of the 35 metros included in the analysis, yet these areas had the fastest-growing home values in nine of those metros as of 2017. Now, homes.

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This is the best city for first-time buyers, according to Zillow

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That's the highest share the city has seen since at least 2017. First-time homebuyers made up half of all homebuyers in St. Louis in 2023, according to Zillow.

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Threat of climate change looms large for some home buyers

Housing Wire

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors. The post Threat of climate change looms large for some home buyers appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real estate tech firm Prevu raises $6 million in Series A

Housing Wire

Launched in New York City in 2017, Prevu offers buyers up to 2% cash back of the purchase price thanks to its commission rebate. The Smart Buyer Rebate, the company’s flagship product, allows prospective homebuyers to find a home with a customized property feed that shows their potential rebate.

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Minority homeownership gains ground, but disparities persist: NAR

Housing Wire

While the gains should be celebrated, the pathway into homeownership remains arduous for minority buyers.” Over the past decade, Asian and Hispanic Americans experienced the largest gains in homeownership rates, while white homeownership has remained steady at about 70% since 2017. The overall U.S. in 2012 to 65.2%

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

“This collaboration reflects our dedication to equipping NAR members with innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of their clients, ensuring a smooth experience for sellers and buyers alike,” said Rhonny Barragan, NAR vice president of strategic alliances in an announcement of the deal.

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Canadian mortgage lender rolls back activities in flood-prone zones

Housing Wire

Since September 2017, NFIP has been reauthorized without dedicated legislation 28 times. On the demand side, buyers have become more wary of purchasing a condo since it has become less affordable. In addition, Canada doesn’t have a national flood insurance program. In the U.S.,

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