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Majority of Young Adults Are Now Living with Their Parents
by marlam on September 18, 2020 at 12:09 pm
Pew Research Center: Due to COVID-19, 52% of 18-to-29-year-olds – about 26.2M – now live with their parents, surpassing the previous peak during the Great Depression.
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This Trending Design Style Will Make Home Stagers Cringe
by marlam on September 18, 2020 at 12:09 pm
Meet “cluttercore”– the new home trend sweeping social media that’s the opposite of decluttering. Cluttering a home to the max gives a cozier vibe, supporters say.
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Real Estate Agent Regains Access to Facebook After Being Hacked
by marlam on September 18, 2020 at 11:09 am
A Sarasota real estate agent spent weeks trying get back in business online, after a hacker took over her Facebook pages, but she couldn’t alert Facebook for help.
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Mortgage Help Available for Hurricane Sally, Wildfire Victims
by marlam on September 18, 2020 at 11:09 am
Freddie, Fannie: Those affected by Hurricane Sally, ongoing wildfires and other disasters may be able to reduce or suspend mortgage payments for up to a year.
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Fed’s Near-Zero Rates May Last Years
by marlam on September 18, 2020 at 11:09 am
Until the economy reaches full employment and inflation runs "moderately" above its 2% goal for "some time,” the Fed is likely to keep its key interest rate near zero.
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Who Are Florida Realtors’ Members in 2020?
by marlam on September 17, 2020 at 10:09 am
Latest profile report: The “typical” Realtor in Fla. is 55 years old, has 7 years of experience; and 60% of members are affiliated with an independent company.
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August U.S. Home Building Slides 5.1% After Months of Gains
by marlam on September 17, 2020 at 10:09 am
Commerce Dept.: Building permit applications dipped 0.9% to a seasonally adjusted 1.47M; however, the drop-off in new home starts was greater than analysts expected.
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Home Improvement, DIY Likely to Be Habits with Staying Power
by marlam on September 17, 2020 at 10:09 am
Home Depot, Lowe’s and other stores are seeing a greater demand for supplies as homeowners fix up their nests during the pandemic. Outdoor projects are popular.
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NAR, White House Officials Meet to Discuss Eviction Ban
by marlam on September 17, 2020 at 9:09 am
NAR urges Congress to provide emergency rental assistance programs directly to housing providers, who fear financial ruin due to the prolonged lack of rental income.
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U.S. Long-Term Mortgage Rates Change Little; 30-Year at 2.87%
by marlam on September 17, 2020 at 9:09 am
The average rate on a 30-year loan edged up to 2.87% from 2.86% last week. A year ago, it averaged 3.73%. Housing demand remains a bright spot during the pandemic.
