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The housing market is 6.5 million units short: Realtor.com

Between 2012 and 2022, about 14.6 million households were formed, but only 11.9 million housing units were completed.

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Duplex? Expenses You Need to Know About

The cost to build a duplex varies widely, based on many factors. The average approaches $390,000. Understanding the nuts and bolts of constructing a brand-new two-unit structure gives a better sense of how much it will cost to build a duplex. Let’s define duplexes and then examine estimates for building one. What Is a Duplex? […]

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New-home sales climb to highest level in almost a year

Sales of new U.S. homes increased in January by more than expected to the highest level in nearly a year, fueled entirely by purchases in the South, indicating some stabilization in the housing market after a brutal year. Purchases of new single-family homes rose 7.2% to an annualized 670,000 pace after an upwardly revised 625,000 … [Read more…]

VA Funding Fee Being Reduced for Home Purchases and Cash Out Refis

In an effort to make mortgage costs a little more bearable, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is lowering the VA funding fee. This applies to VA loans used for a home purchase or new construction, and even cash out refinances, which likely aren’t being utilized at the moment with interest rates as high… Read More »VA Funding Fee Being Reduced for Home Purchases and Cash Out Refis

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U.S. New-Home Sales Rise by 7.2% Despite Weakness in the Broader Sector

U.S. new-home sales rose 7.2% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 670,000 in January, up from a revised 625,000 in the prior month.

‘The One’ mansion saga: from a $500M listing to its $141M auction sale

The gigantic Los Angeles mansion known as ‘The One’ was going to be the priciest home ever sold in the history of U.S. real estate. Instead, its tumultuous journey ended in bankruptcy and a $126 million auction sale.

1119: The Key to Outperforming Competitors in ANY Market With Amy Stockberger

Since 2017, Amy Stockberger Real Estate has had the highest sales of any team in South Dakota. More impressive still, they’ve had the highest client-satisfaction ratings in the entire industry. What’s their secret? According to Amy, it’s the unrivaled level of support that they offer, which is based on her Lifetime Home Support™ system. Listen to today’s interview with Amy and discover what you can do to deliver unrivaled real estate service in your market while unlocking additional streams of revenue. This could be a game changer for your business; don’t miss it!

New home sales continue to climb in 2023

New home sales rose for the second consecutive month in January, reaching the strongest sales pace recorded since March 2022.

Veterans United Lender Review | 2023

Veterans United ranks as a top VA lender for its competitive rates, highly regarded customer service, and the extra ways this lender assists military personnel.

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