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Economists Recommend Caution When Raising Rent

Carole Ellis | 4 Oct 2018

Rental rates have steadily risen for several years. And thanks to low rental vacancies on a national level, they are likely to continue doing so. However, some economists warn that… more

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5 Hottest ZIP Codes for Millennial Living

Carole Ellis | 20 Sep 2018

Millennials remain the largest single home-buying population in the country, and rising home prices are not removing their determination to live – be it by purchase or rent – in… more

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“Cluster Mailboxes” Affect Developments, Demand

Carole Ellis | 12 Jun 2018

To reduce or even eliminate sidewalk and curbside delivery, the U.S. Post Office has begun encouraging a new form of mass mail delivery. Nearly two-thirds of single-family builders report they… more

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Fake NAR Emails Could be a Phishing Scam

Carole Ellis | 1 Jun 2018

If you get an email from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) this week, be sure to look for the logo before you respond. The association issued a warning yesterday… more

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Lava-Buried Hawaii Homes Built Despite Volcano Risk

Carole Ellis | 1 Jun 2018

One of the most affordable places to live in Hawaii is no longer the bargain it has been for nearly 80 years. According to the Wall Street Journal, multiple subdivisions… more

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Fannie Mae Testing Airbnb Income Based Mortgage Loans

Carole Ellis | 31 May 2018

Fannie Mae is working with three lenders to evaluate the integrity of mortgage refinance loans underwritten with consideration of a primary residence’s Airbnb income. This is the first time Airbnb… more

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ATTOM Data Ranks Amazon HQ2 Candidates by Real Estate Market

Carole Ellis | 31 May 2018

20 major metro areas are waiting for the Amazon HQ2 announcement with baited breath. Amazon told NBC News in mid-May that it had completed its tour of the “short list”… more

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Idaho and Utah Building More Homes than Any Other State

Carole Ellis | 29 May 2018

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Idaho and Utah are building new housing at a faster pace than any other states in America. The Census data, spanning July 1,… more

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Home Prices Likely to Surge in the South

Carole Ellis | 29 May 2018

According to Census data, certain cities in the south and on the west coast will likely see surging home prices to accompany surging population numbers in the coming months.… more

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These Outdoor Property Investments Garner Strong Returns

Carole Ellis | 28 May 2018

According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the National Association of Realtors, some of the strongest returns on outdoor investments come from the smallest projects. The duo’s “2018… more

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Economists Recommend Caution When Raising Rent

5 Hottest ZIP Codes for Millennial Living

“Cluster Mailboxes” Affect Developments, Demand

Fake NAR Emails Could be a Phishing Scam

Lava-Buried Hawaii Homes Built Despite Volcano Risk

Fannie Mae Testing Airbnb Income Based Mortgage Loans

ATTOM Data Ranks Amazon HQ2 Candidates by Real Estate Market

Idaho and Utah Building More Homes than Any Other State

Home Prices Likely to Surge in the South

These Outdoor Property Investments Garner Strong Returns