The 10 US cities where down payments for homes are lowest

Some parts of the country exist where homebuyers can get away with much smaller down payments especially in the South and the Rust Belt, according to a new report.

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Inflation pumped brakes in October, but buyers still seeing consequences

All-items inflation rose 7.7 percent in October — down from September's 8.2 percent. Although its welcome news, housing economists say it'll take until 2023 for homebuyers to see the savings.

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It’s the disruption, stupid! Redfin Now and the end of iBuying as we know it

As Redfin winds down its operations, Opendoor and Offerpad are the last ones left for the most part — and they're both struggling. Was iBuying a flash in the pan or is everyone simply looking in the wrong direction?

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Annual home price gains fall to single digits in most markets: NAR

Annual home price growth fell from 14 percent in the second quarter to below 9 percent,, according to the National Association of Realtors latest quarterly metro home price report, released Thursday.

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Douglas Elliman releases Elliman Productions video and photo app

Powered by Infinite Creator, Elliman Productions allows agents to capture photos and videos of listings on their smartphones and receive branded and edited content within 24 hours.

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WeWork to close 40 locations across US amid otherwise promising Q3

The co-working space lost $568 million in Q3, an improvement from the same period last year when it lost $802 million, according to earnings on Thursday. Its revenue hovered at $817 million, a 24 percent lift from 2021.

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Survey: Mortgage lenders missing chance to build trust with borrowers

J.D. Power warns that the mortgage customer experience is increasingly commoditized, with few lenders finding the right formula to be seen as trusted advisers.

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Broker Spotlight: Barb Betts, The RECollective

This week, the Broker Spotlight shines on Barb Betts of The RECollective headquartered in Long Beach, California.

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Expanding your brokerage: 3 tips for sustainable growth

Regardless of the market, a strategic approach to growth is necessary to sustain a business long-term. Stuart Siegel, Chief Strategy Officer for Engel & Völkers Americas, offers insights for sustainable growth no matter what conditions are prevailing.

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4 ways to ‘set the stage’ when preparing your listings this holiday season

Take advantage of the warmth associated with holiday memories when marketing your listings this year. Designer Antoinette Fargo offers tips for tablescapes and holiday decor that will win over homebuyers.

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Tropical Storm Nicole plunges NAR conference guests into uncertainty

As the hurricane approaches, likely thousands of Realtors have had their flights canceled and are unable to reschedule, waiting to see if their reservations hold or exploring travel alternatives.

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Redfin sees losses soar in Q3 as it winds down iBuying program

The company earned $600.5 million in revenue during the third quarter, but also lost $90.2 million — up from a loss of just $18.9 million in the third quarter of 2021 — amid a worsening housing market.

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A Keller Williams team leader on essentials for navigating a downturn

Do you want to persevere through the downtown? Focus on what you can control says CEO and expert Adam Hergenrother of Livian

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Black Knight signs another credit union as Empower client

San Diego-based BluPeak is the ninth credit union Black Knight has signed to use its mortgage loan origination system in the last 12 months.

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The Agency welcomes new franchise in Big Sky Country

The office in Bozeman marks The Agency's first foray in the state of Montana. Managing Partner Joy Vance who specializes in diverse luxury properties across Bozeman and Big Sky will lead the new office.

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Boutique transportation services now part of Pacaso owner amenities

Pacaso owners now have elevated access to Alto, a luxury rideshare company, and Surf Air, a membership-based regional airline.

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Demand for purchase loans up slightly for first time in 7 weeks

Purchase loan applications rose 1 percent last week despite latest Fed rate hike, but homebuyer demand for mortgages remained close to 2015 lows, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Better.com laid off employees who were on parental leave: lawsuit

Employee files suit in New York alleging the online mortgage company fired him less than an hour after he told them his daughter was born. More than a dozen others impacted, lawsuit says.

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Flyhomes lays off workers amid ‘housing recession’

The layoffs are the second round of job cuts from the end-to-end platform pioneer this year. They also add to thousands of other real estate layoffs this year.

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‘Homeowner benefit agreements’ in spotlight amid MV Realty probe

North Carolina regulators are investigating alleged predatory and deceptive practices by Florida-based MV Realty, which operates in 33 states and has more than 500 licensed agents.

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