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Engel & Volkers continues its expansion in Atlanta

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Since our launch in 2017, Engel & Volkers Atlanta has become a premier real estate service provider in the metro area, guiding clients through every step in their home-buying journeys,” Christa Huffstickler, CEO of Engel & Volkers Atlanta, said in a statement. The addition of AtHome & Co.

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Opinion: The end of seller speculation in US housing market

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Even though sellers’ median valuations in each of these housing markets grew by an astounding 40% or more over the previous year, only one market, Panama City, Florida, saw a year-over-year increase in the number of homes newly listed for sale. The end of seller speculation in the housing market is long overdue and welcome news for buyers.

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

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“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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Threat of climate change looms large for some home buyers

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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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Minority homeownership gains ground, but disparities persist: NAR

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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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Opinion: Agencies are key to fixing housing affordability

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In the 2017 tax bill, caps on state and local tax (SALT) deductions and a boost in the standard deduction eviscerated the mortgage interest deduction, ending its use for all but the wealthiest homebuyers. Congress is gridlocked, so enactment of these initiatives is highly unlikely. But now a new threat is emerging on this front.

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Top Louisiana indie brokerage joins The Real Brokerage

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Led by Carrie Théard and Sean Hettich, District South’s 40 agents serve home buyers and sellers in Louisiana’s Acadiana region. Théard and Hettich joined forces in 2017 to create District South. Lafayette, Louisiana-based District South Real Estate Co. has joined Real, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

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