Real Estate News
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States will soon start giving out $25 billion in rental assistance. How to apply
States will soon start giving out billions in rental assistance. Here's what you need to know if you're struggling. Read Article
Existing home sales in 2020 hit highest point since 2006, but listings are at a record low
Pandemic-driven demand drove total 2020 home sales to the highest level since 2006. Read Article
These are the five hottest – and three coldest – markets for home prices in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed not only how we live but where we live, and that has upended some of the usual trends in housing markets. Read Article
Offices are the top choice for Asia-Pacific property investors in 2021, survey finds
Asia-Pacific's real estate investors are most likely to put money into offices in 2021, according to a survey by property investment firm Colliers International. Read Article
Biden extends the national ban on evictions through March 2021
President Joe Biden on Wednesday extended the federal ban on housing evictions through March 2021 in one of his first acts following inauguration. Read Article
Spike in lumber and land prices causes homebuilder confidence to fall from epic high
The rising costs of getting homes built is making builders less optimistic. Read Article
Weekly mortgage refinance demand drops 5% after rates hit highest level since November
Several weeks of rising rates are dousing what was incredibly high demand for refinancing, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. Read Article
Biden looks to give a big boost to homebuyers and builders
President-elect Joe Biden's housing agenda is focused on affordability. Changes to mortgage lending and home construction will be key. Read Article
How Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is luring tech players from Silicon Valley and New York
Suarez's schedule and phone have blown up since he accidentally launched a Twitter campaign to make Miami the latest innovation hub in early December. Read Article
Manhattan apartment rentals nearly doubled in December
"It's a baby step in the right direction," said Jonathan Miller, CEO of appraisal and research firm Miller Samuel. "The metrics are still very weak." Read Article