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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

With high prices and still stiff competition, those looking to buy a home in today’s real estate market need to consider every opportunity, including the choice between new construction or a resale home. Census Bureau, the median sale price of a new construction home in March 2024 was $430,700.

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Maryland-based Anchor Home joins Compass

Housing Wire

Anchor Home specializes in high-end residential sales, staging, new construction consultations and renovation strategies. We made the move to Compass because we were intrigued by the technology and drawn to the culture and it delivered on both fronts, Chino said. Their average listing price is $1.7

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5 lessons we learned at the HW Economic Summit – and why we consider it a ‘must attend’

Housing Wire

With economists, analysts and industry leaders in the room, discussions revolved around key economic indicators, inventory shifts, technology advancements and what lenders should be doing right now to prepare for the next cycle. Additionally, rate buy-down incentives are playing a major role in helping move new home inventory.

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Compass strikes again with leadership changes in the Southeast

Housing Wire

The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.” The veteran development executive established herself as one of the premier brokers in the South Florida region.

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Eight startups selected for NAR’s REACH tech program

Housing Wire

Second Century Ventures , the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the eight startups selected for its 2025 REACH technology accelerator program. Our work with these companies reflects a long-term commitment to fostering ideas that influence markets and unlock new possibilities.

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What will it take to rekindle the senior housing market?

Housing Wire

Adding to the potential shortage in years ahead are stubbornly high mortgage rates and tariffs that could slow new construction. This is because they prefer to age at home closer to friends and family, something that is being made increasingly possible by advances in design and technology.

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Home prices are cooling, and condos in Florida are experiencing a deep freeze

Housing Wire

That’s according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from ICE Mortgage Technology. There is a notable cooling in home price growth as the 2025 spring homebuying season begins, and no submarket is cooling like Sunbelt condos. since mid-March.

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