We are not talking about bird migration, but rather people migration. Bloomberg has completed an analysis of U.S. Census and other data and has determined that people are fleeing the New York City area in droves. New York City leads all US metro areas as the largest net loser with an estimated 277 people moving […]
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Existing-home sales strengthened in July, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 2.5% from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.42 million in July. Overall sales are up 0.6% from a year ago (5.39 million in July
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If you’re finding yourself unmotivated and uninspired, you might want to ask yourself why—then do something to change it. How flexible are your hours? Real estate agents consistently rank flexible hours as a reason they love the job. However, even though you’re not punching a time clock, it could feel like you’re anchored to working
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Baby boomers, ages 55-75, have long been migrating to Southern states as they enter retirement years. Now a new study shows wealthy Generation X, ages 40-54, are doing much of the same. SmartAsset.com, published a new study reveals how wealthy Gen X-ers are moving to Southern states. According to the study, six of the top
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Consumers can be picky when it comes to every day shopping, often times buying something online or from a different store just to save a few dollars. But when it comes to comparing and shopping for mortgage rates, consumers appear to be less picky. According to a new Fannie Mae survey, around a third of
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Haven Life Insurance Agency LLC (Haven Life), an online life insurance agency, conducted a new study that reveals from 2012 to 2017, millennials moved to large metropolitan areas that already had large concentrations of them. The survey noted that millennials are living a life of luxury in expensive neighbors with higher wages, rising home prices,
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Median home prices have been steadily rising since the end of the housing crises. In fact, median home prices are up 35% since 2009 which is representative of a very healthy and vibrant housing market. As home prices continue their slow and steady march upward, investing in real estate has never made more sense. But
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A strong local housing market is very closely tied to the strength of the local economy and small businesses are one of the of the biggest driving forces in many local economies. In a recent study, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 26 metrics for startup success, assigning each state a number in each category,
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Two of the most expensive life events (a wedding and a down payment on a home) often combine in the same year when a couple says “I Do”. Redfin examined data to see which metropolitan areas had the lowest combined cost for an average wedding and the average purchase of a home in that area.
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Pending home sales increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Three of the four major regions saw growth in contract activity, with the West experiencing a slight sales decline. Pending home sales are when there is a contract on a home but it has not closed yet and this index is
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