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The Most Valuable Cities in America Ranked

Real estate wealth tends to be largely concentrated in the largest cities in the U.S. LendingTree recently analyzed the total value of residential real estate in American cities, culling property value data of more than 155 million U.S. properties.American households own $29.2 trillion of residential real estate—that makes up a big part of the $107 trillion in total household net worth in the U.S., LendingTree notes.New York has the most valuab

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Welcome to the Team Arthur Figueras Dealing the Inland Empire Area

Referred by one of our Top Producers, Brett DalbethiProcurrently deals throughout the states of California, Texas,Florida, and New York. We continue to strive and broadenopportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit iprore.com for the latestinformation and links.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson.

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Mortgage Rates Approach 3% Mark

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.07% this week, the lowest ever recorded by Freddie Mac since it began tracking such data in 1971. “Mortgage rates continue to slowly drift downward, with a distinct possibility that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage could dip below 3% later this year,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “On the economic front, incoming data suggest the rebound in economic activity has paused in

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7 Summer Trends for Creating Cozier Backyards

Homeowners and buyers are placing greater emphasis on yard appeal this year. Google Trends data reveals frequent internet searches for how to enhance outdoor space. Living Spaces, a home décor retailer, recently highlighted several outdoor trends that consumers are searching for the most on Google this summer. Here are some of the hottest.1. Patio daybeds saw a 257% increase in Google searches over the last six months. “Patio daybeds comp

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Home Sellers are the ‘Missing Link’ in the Recovery

The lack of housing inventory continues to be buyers’ biggest hurdle. In June, the number of homes for sale plummeted nationwide, prompting realtor.com® to call home sellers the “missing link” to an otherwise strong summer housing market.The nation’s housing inventory decline has accelerated since May, and housing inventory dropped 27.4% year over year in June, according to realtor.com®'s newly released housing report. That translates t

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Counties Where Buying a Home is Most Affordable

The median home price of single-family homes and condos in the second quarter of this year was more affordable than historical averages in a growing number of counties across the U.S., according to a new study from ATTOM Data Solutions, a real estate data firm. Researchers determined housing affordability by calculating the amount of income needed to make monthly house payments—including the mortgage, property taxes, and insurance—on a median

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Freddie, Fannie Extend Aid to Landlords, Renters

With federal protections about to expire, landlords are being offered additional help as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Monday that multifamily property owners currently in forbearance can request an extension of their payment suspension for three additional months. That will amount up to half a year in total.The FHFA guidelines apply only to properties that have loans secured by the government-backed ent

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7 Best Bargain Beach Towns for Retirees

Each day, about 10,000 baby boomers reach age 65, and they’re increasingly shifting into retirement mode, according to the Pew Research Center. Many have expressed a desire to move to beachfront properties.But they may want to avoid pricey coastal retirement havens in favor of more affordable beach towns.“Retirees are undoubtedly drawn to these areas by the active, beach lifestyle,” says Danielle Hale, realtor.com®’s chief economist. “

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Pending Home Sales Post Record-Setting Rebound in May

Following two consecutive months of declines, pending home sales came roaring back in May, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Monday. Every major region of the U.S. posted month-over-month increases, including the South, which also bested its levels from a year ago.Home buyers reemerged, ready to move quickly on purchases as states reopened in May. “This has been a spectacular recovery for contract signings and goes to show the res

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