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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

With high prices and still stiff competition, those looking to buy a home in today’s real estate market need to consider every opportunity, including the choice between new construction or a resale home. Census Bureau, the median sale price of a new construction home in March 2024 was $430,700.

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5 lessons we learned at the HW Economic Summit – and why we consider it a ‘must attend’

Housing Wire

With economists, analysts and industry leaders in the room, discussions revolved around key economic indicators, inventory shifts, technology advancements and what lenders should be doing right now to prepare for the next cycle. Additionally, rate buy-down incentives are playing a major role in helping move new home inventory.

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What will it take to rekindle the senior housing market?

Housing Wire

Adding to the potential shortage in years ahead are stubbornly high mortgage rates and tariffs that could slow new construction. This is because they prefer to age at home closer to friends and family, something that is being made increasingly possible by advances in design and technology.

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Compass strikes again with leadership changes in the Southeast

Housing Wire

The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.” The veteran development executive established herself as one of the premier brokers in the South Florida region.

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Home prices are cooling, and condos in Florida are experiencing a deep freeze

Housing Wire

That’s according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from ICE Mortgage Technology. There is a notable cooling in home price growth as the 2025 spring homebuying season begins, and no submarket is cooling like Sunbelt condos. since mid-March.

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Rechat forms tech partnership with Peerage Realty Partners

Housing Wire

Real estate technology firm Rechat announced a strategic partnership on Monday with Peerage Realty Partners that aims to expand tech tool and service offerings for Peerage agents and brokers. Its partners include several independent firms that deal in residential resales and new construction marketing. and Canada. .”

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Kiavi lands another $300M in its latest RTL securitization

Housing Wire

“Kiavi’s data advantage and differentiated, technology-led approach drives our consistent track record of performance and risk-adjusted returns. It also launched a new construction financing product for builders. The company reportedly originated $6.5 billion in loan volume last year, up 46% from 2023.

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