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ATTOM Data Solutions has released its Q1 2019 U.S. Home Affordability Report, which shows that median home prices in the first quarter of 2019 were not affordable for average wage earners in 335 of 473 U.S. counties analyzed in the ...

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This spring’s home shoppers expect less competition overall as more inventory continues to hit the market nationwide, but will struggle with affordability as home prices continue to rise, according to new survey data released today by realtor.com®, the Home of ...

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  A short 5 years was enough for cities like Surrey, CA, San Francisco, US, and Mexico City, MX to post home price jumps that would make your head spin. As a result, prospective homebuyers in North America’s largest cities today must dish out ...

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Existing-home sales experienced a minor drop for the third consecutive month in January, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, decreased 1.2 percent from December to a seasonally ...

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Sellers looking to maximize profits should list their homes for sale in the first two weeks of May. A Zillow® analysis finds that those homes sell for a $1,600 premium, and six days faster. In 19 of the 35 largest metros, the best month ...

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With temperatures dropping and the leaves transitioning, it’s the perfect time to consider making a change. If you have flexibility, choosing the right time to move could have a significant impact on getting the best price on a new apartment ...

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Home buyers can find a deal on Elm Streets across the U.S., where the typical home is worth $133,000. Nationally, the median U.S. home value is $220,100, about 65 percent higher. Just in time for Halloween, Zillow® analyzed homes on Elm Streets across the ...

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Rising home prices and low inventory led to a decline in foreign home purchases in the United States. Total international sales totaled $121 billion during April 2017 to March 2018, a 21 percent decline from the previous 12-month period, according to an annual survey of from ...

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Renters can expect to spend nearly six and a half years saving for a 20 percent down payment on a home, according to a new HotPads® analysis. The median home value in the U.S. is $216,000, which means a 20 ...

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A stronger economy, wage growth and an improving job market are expected to march home sales and prices higher in 2018, but low supply and weakening affordability will tamper the rate of increases, according to speakers at a residential real ...

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