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05/11/2025

01/11/2025

Do you live in any of these cities? 🌆 High home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and stagnant wage growth have kept homeownership out of reach for many. In 2024, first-time buyers accounted for just 24% of home purchases—the lowest share since the National Association of Realtors began tracking in 1981.

Many prospective buyers opted to rent instead, as national asking rents declined for 16 consecutive months while home prices held steady near post-pandemic highs.

Still, studies show early homeownership is key to building wealth. This report identifies the best U.S. markets for young buyers, factoring in local economies, affordability, housing growth potential, and amenities.

Full report: https://rltor.cm/s6z5ss

09/26/2023

02/05/2023

Interior designers often wish to go with something different, but the client is always right, right? Here are interior design trends that'll age poorly.

11/29/2022

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03/16/2022

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The report shows homes listed on the market were up 3.3% in February 2022 compared to the month prior, however this remains significantly fewer homes listed than just two years ago.

View the full housing report: https://parealt.rs/3uEimtC

01/19/2022

Appraisers will be required to use American National Standards Institute – or ANSI – Measuring Standard for measuring, calculating and reporting gross living area and non-GLA areas of properties requiring interior and exterior inspections on loans sold to Fannie Mae.

07/20/2021

If you're preparing to list your home, make sure your living room is living up to its full potential. Here's how to make it both inviting and updated.

07/20/2021

Waiving contingencies to make their offer more compelling can expose homebuyers to unexpected fees, health-threatening situations, and bad investments.

03/16/2021

We asked interior designers and home design experts what trends are on their way out and what to expect next. Say goodbye to these 10 former faves.

03/03/2021

The townhomes will be located in seven buildings.

02/24/2021

Modern technology has transformed our kitchens into ultrafunctional work spaces, complete with sleek appliances and high-tech gadgets. But over the years,...