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More Couples are Using Wedding Registries for Help Buying First Home

According to a recent analysis from Zillow, more couples are using wedding registries to seek financial assistance in purchasing their first home. The data reveals that the number of couples including “home funds” in their wedding registry has increased by 55%. Approximately 20% of couples registered on The Knot, a popular bridal registry site, are …

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U.S. Construction Spending Up 0.4% in September - Real Estate Investing Today

September saw a 0.4% increase in U.S. construction spending, according to the latest report from Real Estate Investing Today.

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According to a report by the U.S. government, total construction spending in September 2023 reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,996.5 billion. This represents a 0.4% increase compared to the revised estimate for August and an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Residential construction also saw growth, with a seasonally adjusted …

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Zombie Foreclosures Rise in Q4 - Real Estate Investing Today

The fourth quarter sees an increase in zombie foreclosures

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According to ATTOM Data’s Q4 2023 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, there were approximately 1.3 million vacant residential properties in the United States. This accounts for 1.27% of homes nationwide, or one in every 78 homes. The vacancy rate remained virtually unchanged from the previous quarter. The report also revealed that there were around …

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Apartment List’s National Rent Report November ’23 - Real Estate Investing Today

Apartment List recently released their latest National Rent Report

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Apartment List recently released their latest National Rent Report for November 2023, providing key insights into the current state of the rental market. This report offers valuable information for those interested in real estate investing. The National Rent Report from Apartment List, a trusted source in the industry, is a reliable resource for real estate …

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FHFA Says Home Prices Up 5.6% in Year Over Year - Real Estate Investing Today

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has reported a 5.6% increase in home prices over the past year, according to Real Estate Investing Today.

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According to the latest House Price Index (HPI) released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), home prices witnessed a 0.6% increase in August 2023. The report further states that prices have risen by 5.6% from August 2022 to August 2023. The FHFA HPI is a comprehensive collection of house price indexes that track changes …

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Original: U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q3 2023 – Real Estate Investing Today Rewritten: Homeownership and Rental Vacancy Rates in the United States for Q3 2023 – Real Estate Investment News

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The U.S. government has released data on national vacancy rates for Q3, 2023. The vacancy rates for rental housing were reported at 6.6%, while for homeowner housing, the rates were 0.8%. The homeownership rate for Q3, 2023 was 66%. Out of all housing units in the United States during this period, approximately 89.6% were occupied …

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NAR Found Liable for Inflating Commissions; Jury Awards $1.78 Billion in Damages - Real Estate Investing Today

NAR Held Responsible for Inflating Commissions; Jury Grants $1.78 Billion in Compensation – Real Estate Investment News Today

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According to a report from Reuters, a federal court in Kansas City, Missouri has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), awarding them $1.78 billion in damages. The lawsuit represented sellers of over 260,000 homes in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois between 2015 and 2022 …

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Pending Home Sales Up 1.1% in September - Real Estate Investing Today

September saw a 1.1% increase in pending home sales – Real Estate Investing Today

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According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales increased by 1.1% in September 2023. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on contract signings, recorded a value of 72.6 for September. However, the NAR reports that all four regions in the United States experienced a decline in transactions compared to …

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