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Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers

Housing Wire

Massachusetts homebuyers will soon be protected from being pressured into waiving home inspections under new regulation. It also prevents sellers from accepting offers if they are informed in advance that the buyer intends to forgo an inspection. The regulation takes effect for home sales that close after Oct.

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Homebuyers turn to aging properties as construction lags

Housing Wire

The trend reflects a long-term slowdown in new home construction and growing affordability challenges. Without more construction, buyers are forced to choose from a pool of aging properties that present a new set of financial challenges, especially for those trying to save enough money to climb onto the property ladder.

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

Housing Wire

Navigating the home buying process often begins with deciding between a new build or an existing homeand while new construction offers exciting possibilities, it also comes with unique challenges. New builds come with builder warranties and construction quality may vary due to labor shortages, and delays can occur.

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Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

Housing Wire

The eight companies selected for the 2025 REACH program have the potential to drive meaningful change across real estate now and well into the future, said Ashley Stinton, managing partner of NAR REACH.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

For example, tips on home staging for a quick sale, how to get top dollar for a property, or advice on how to improve curb appeal are all topics that a seller might be interested in. How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Its good practice to update your evergreen content from time to time.

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Florida Housing Sets New Bar With $285M New Construction Listing

Marco Santarelli

The Florida housing market is undeniably hot right now, making headlines with a record-breaking $285 million new construction home hitting the market. According to Realtor.com , this ocean-to-lake estate is poised to shatter records as the most expensive new construction single-family home in the country. Absolutely not!

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

High inflation has reduced consumers’ purchasing power, which has led to weakened sales and construction across all 12 Federal Reserve districts. Housing markets continued to weaken, with sales and construction declining across [all 12 Federal Reserve] districts,” according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book released on Wednesday.

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