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Real Estate Investing in 2023-24

Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?Investors knew they were in for a roller coaster ride in 2023. What they still don’t know is where the ride is heading next.Pandemic-era highs for virtually all sectors of real estate led to uncertainty in markets across the U.S. Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks

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CAREERS: 11 Years of Striving to Perform

/style>View In Browser   iPro was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion real estate services. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and perform all types of real estate transactions. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business and give superior results.SOME OF OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE 24/7 Broker SupportWe take great pride in our World-Class Support. When you need t

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These Green Building Materials will Create a More Sustainable Future

Forget concrete and steel. According to CEO and investment expert Avi Philipson, the future of building is greener and more sustainable and fueled by surprisingly traditional materials In the quest for a greener and more sustainable future, architects and developers are turning away from traditional materials like concrete and steel and looking towards innovative and eco-friendly alternatives.With a growing concern about the environment

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Pending Homes Sales Stagnate in November Despite Rate Relief

Novembers numbers show pending sales didn't move compared to October, but lower rates did apparently lead to more lockbox openings — hinting that better days lie ahead Despite being jam-packed with real estate news, just-released data shows that November saw pending home sales remain flat compared to one month earlier — though the numbers do offer some hints of an improving market.In total, the National Association of Realtors’ Pending

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Mortgage Rates are in Free Fall as Economy Continues to Cool

While Federal Reserve policymakers had forecast 3 rate cuts next year, futures markets see an 85% chance of at least 6 rate cuts after a key inflation metric shows the economy is cooling rapidly Mortgage rates are continuing a stunning retreat from 2023 highs this week after a key inflation metric showed the economy is cooling rapidly — perhaps too rapidly for those hoping for a soft landing in 2024.The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported

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US Home Prices Tally Biggest Uptick of 2023 Amid Steep Mortgage Rates

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted a yearly increase of 4.8% in October, the fastest annual rate gain of 2023 and 'the strongest national growth rate since 2022'October saw the highest home price increase of 2023, according to new data, despite mortgage rates also rising significantly that month.The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted a yearly increase of 4.8 percent and

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Home Sales Start to Rise, Building Momentum for 2024

A recent surge in construction of single-family homes could offer more opportunities for home buyers in the new year.Existing-home sales posted a slight gain last month, breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines and foreshadowing what is expected to be a more favorable real estate market in 2024.The National Association of REALTORS® reported Wednesday that existing-home sales, which are completed transactions for single-family

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Recapping the Resilience of the 2023 Housing Market

Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford Despite unprecedented challenges, the housing market emerged as a resilient and surprising beacon of stability in 2023. While supply constraints continued and the Federal Reserve’s interest hike lasted longer than expected, the sharp decline in hom

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Mortgage Refinance Demand Jumps 19% After Rates Hit Lowest Level Since July

Homeowners looking to refinance are finding savings after mortgage rates dropped again last week.The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 7.07% from 7.17%, with points falling to 0.59 from 0.60 (including the origination fee) for loans with a 20% down payment, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That was the lowest level since July.“Mortgage

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