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Real estate investors purchased 16% of homes in Q3 2024

Housing Wire

housing market slowed down in the third quarter due to rising home prices and higher mortgage rates , investor purchases also ramped down, according to a new report by Redfin. The Seattle-based brokerage found that real estate investor purchases dropped by 2.3% Investors purchased $38.8 of investor purchases. .”

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Dominion Financial creates AI assistants for real estate investors, mortgage brokers

Housing Wire

On Monday, the company announced the addition of two artificial intelligence-powered assistants to help real estate investors and mortgage brokers. Harvey will assist real estate investors while Donna is for mortgage brokers. “Real estate investors operate in a fast-moving environment.

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Here’s how one CRE veteran helps multifamily investors thrive

Housing Wire

Volatility is becoming the new norm in today’s commercial real estate market. If it isn’t rising interest rates or shifting rental trends, then growing technology is the driving force that prompts investors to evolve. His words contain valuable knowledge that investors need to thrive in this market.

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Investors Embracing Expansion of Real Estate Portfolios 

Appraisal Buzz

According to study data published by RentRedi , most American real estate investors intend to increase their portfolios and make large investments in renovating their existing properties in 2025, exhibiting a strong growth mindset. RentRedi landlords intend to purchase real estate in 2025.

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Investor purchases are sinking with the housing market at large

Housing Wire

Real estate investors tend to be more insulated from these dynamics, particularly from mortgage rates, as they are more likely to buy properties with cash. But even investors have purchased fewer homes this year. Investor purchases at the national level peaked in June 2021 at 148,670. compared to September 2023.

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The real estate agent’s new job description: What AI can’t replace

Housing Wire

Theres a growing sense of unease in real estate , especially among agents who work with investors. As someone who sits on both sides of the fence, as a VC in tech and a family office owner and real estate firm partner, Ive watched this conversation evolve with interest. Whats changing is who remains essential.

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Real estate investors say they’ll expand portfolios, make home improvements in 2025

Housing Wire

real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. Another 33% prioritize long-term investments, while 19% see real estate as a path to financial freedom.