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Despite Declining Affordability, Homeownership Remains Within Reach for Teachers in Many Parts of the Country

Despite Declining Affordability, Homeownership Remains Within Reach for Teachers in Many Parts of the Country

While homeownership for teachers remains possible in many places, especially along the Rust Belt and in pockets of the South, the share of homes affordable for teachers declined across the board in every metro we looked at since 2012. As of[...]
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Why Homebuilders Can’t—or Won’t—Meet Housing Demand

Why Homebuilders Can’t—or Won’t—Meet Housing Demand

You’re finally ready to buy a house. Got a decent down payment in the bank, a solid credit history and even a preapproval from a lender. You’re golden. Except you can’t find a house. At least not one you really love that’s in your[...]
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Donald Trump: What’s in a Name?

Donald Trump: What’s in a Name?

Earlier this year, Redfin looked at the price premium for Trump condos and whether it had been adversely affected by the polarizing political campaign. The results were mixed. Yes, the premium for condos sold in Trump-branded buildings[...]
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Mortgage Rates: They May Go Up in 2017

Mortgage Rates: They May Go Up in 2017

Mortgage rates were up this week, averaging 3.52 percent for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan, up from 3.47 percent last week. This is the first time in four months the rate has been above 3.50 percent. Last year at this time, rates were 3.70[...]
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Redfin Homeowner Survey: Many Plan to Sell; Most Just Aren’t Sure When

In Redfin’s latest survey of more than 1,700 homeowners conducted in October, 45 percent said are planning to sell their home, but most of these prospective sellers aren’t sure when they will list. We emailed active users of our home[...]
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