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Realogy Launches TurnKey In Collaboration With Amazon New Homebuying Program Matches Consumers in 15 U.S. Cities with Participating Agents from Realogy’s Family of Residential Real Estate Brands; The Amazon Move-In Benefit Provides $1,000 to $5,000 of Complimentary Amazon Home Services and Fully-Installed Smart Home Products Courtesy of Realogy to TurnKey Participants after Closing on Their […]

Serving the vacation rental market requires a real estate professional who is equal parts of local data expert, business consultant, and short-term rental industry expert. Thanks to the sharing economy, vacation rentals are a fast-growing sector in the real estate industry. Vacasa Real Estate recently conducted a study of 721 prospective vacation home buyers, which […]

The real estate market is evolving, with millennial buyers now comprising the most active demographics of home buyers for the sixth consecutive year, according to research from the National Association of Realtors®. These buyers are often attracted to the character and price of older homes being sold by downsizing baby boomers, creating opportunity for home […]

In the realm of real estate, most brokers and home buyers often prioritize big things like the location of the property, says Kelli Howison of Windermere Real Estate. However, there are a lot of other factors that are involved in how buyers choosing property—especially when they factor in the needs of their children. So if […]

Italy Sotheby’s International Realty and Concierge Auctions Announce Strategic Alliance Two notable real estate leaders, Italy Sotheby’s International Realty and Concierge Auctions, have embarked on a strategic alliance in which Concierge Auctions will be the preferred auction provider to Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, which, in turn, will be Concierge Auctions’ main reference for the Italian […]

Homes.com research reveals striking demographic shifts in home purchase patterns. Generation Z, 18- to 24-year-olds who are entering the age bracket for first-time homebuying, is the first generation in American history with a preference for buying homes in culturally diverse neighborhoods, according to a recent Homes.com survey.

A recent study finds that median home prices have increased at four times the rate of household incomes since 1960. Another study finds the share of first-time homebuyers in the number of total sales has dropped from 50% in 2010 to 33% in 2018.

Redfin, Opendoor Partner in Phoenix and Atlanta A new partnership between tech-powered brokerage Redfin and iBuyer Opendoor will bring a collaboration of sorts in Phoenix and Atlanta. Buyers in those markets can now request an Opendoor offer through Redfin’s site and mobile apps.

Phil Barru