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John Lewis dives deeper into rental homes as it diversites

September 6, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , , ,

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is pushing ahead with its home-building initiative to improve profits from outside its core retail portfolio. The retail group wants to transform a former distribution warehouse into rental housing in Reading, Berkshire. Having submitted plans to the local borough council, the £80 million scheme aims to create 215 “high-quality and [...]read moreJohn Lewis dives deeper into rental homes as it diversites

New homes remain in demand as mortgage applications rise in May

June 13, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , ,

New-home purchase mortgage applications rose 1% month over month and 13.8% year over year in May, according to data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The data is derived from the trade group’s survey of homebuilders. The MBA also estimated that sales of new single-family homes reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of [...]read moreNew homes remain in demand as mortgage applications rise in May

Should we be worried about the number of underwater homes?

June 13, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , ,

One of the most alarming aspects of the housing bubble crash was the staggering number of Americans who were underwater on their homes. In 2010, CoreLogic’s national data in the fourth quarter revealed that a shocking 23.1% of homes with mortgages were underwater, totaling just over 11 million homes. However, the situation has significantly improved [...]read moreShould we be worried about the number of underwater homes?

Local Logic Helps Power Lundy’s Finding Homes Voice Search

June 12, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , ,

Local Logic, the community and market insights marketing solution, will be working with Lundy, an AI-derived voice search option for the visually impaired. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. [...]read moreLocal Logic Helps Power Lundy’s Finding Homes Voice Search

Ben Bray & Associates Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

June 8, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , ,

Ben Bray & Associates, a 27-year-old Tennessee brokerage, is the sixth to join Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in 2024. The Lafayette-based brokerage boasts 28 agents across two offices. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business [...]read moreBen Bray & Associates Joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Rocket Homes Tech Chief Unpacks ‘Explore Spaces’ Computer Vision Tool

May 29, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , , ,

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. As one of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders, it’s no surprise that Rocket Mortgage has embraced generative AI, automation and machine learning to [...]read moreRocket Homes Tech Chief Unpacks ‘Explore Spaces’ Computer Vision Tool

Don’t Market Vacant Homes. Be HomeKynd: Tech Review

May 24, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , ,

Proptech columnist Craig Rowe reviews virtual staging solution HomeKynd, an app that empowers users to integrate its tools with listing pages, among other benefits. HomeKynd is a virtual staging solution Platforms: Web; fully mobile responsiveIdeal for: Listing and buyer agents; property managers Top selling points: • Brokerage listing page embed• Interior design-selected furnishings• In-app purchasing• [...]read moreDon’t Market Vacant Homes. Be HomeKynd: Tech Review

Investors Are Putting Their Money in Build-to-Rent Homes at a Record Rate—What’s Causing the Frenzy?

May 23, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , ,

In This Article   Key Takeaways A record-high 27,500 build-to-rent homes were completed in 2023, almost triple the number of completions from two years prior. This year, the number of completions is set to nearly double. Institutional investors have poured large chunks of cash into build-to-rent homes. Blackstone, for example, has invested $9.5 billion into [...]read moreInvestors Are Putting Their Money in Build-to-Rent Homes at a Record Rate—What’s Causing the Frenzy?

Yes, Tiny Homes Could Be the Most Cost-Effective Way to Cash Flow Right Now—Here’s Why

May 23, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , ,

In This Article   Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to homes and mortgage payments. High interest rates and soaring house prices have made developers, homeowners, and investors consider going smaller to make big money.  “The monthly payment matters more than anything else, and builders have responded with smaller, more efficient homes,” John Burns, chief executive with [...]read moreYes, Tiny Homes Could Be the Most Cost-Effective Way to Cash Flow Right Now—Here’s Why

One-Third Of Homes On The Market Are Newly Built

May 22, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , ,

A new report found that 33.4 percent of single-family homes for sale in the United States during the first quarter were new builds. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will bte answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. The [...]read moreOne-Third Of Homes On The Market Are Newly Built