National real estate marketplace Zillow is suing Richland County, claiming that the county is violating public records laws by not providing the company with data on real property and tax assessments after the company filed a legal Freedom of Information Act request for the information. South Carolina law allows the public to access most government […]
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Learn more about the home-buying process during a free workshop in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK — The Battle Creek Area Association of Realtors and several community partners are inviting the public to learn more about the home-buying process during a free workshop this month. The homeownership workshop will take place Tuesday, July 23 at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 485 N. Washington Ave. Dinner will be served at 5:30 […]
Shanghai lifts home-buying curbs to boost property sector
The crisis in China’s vast property sector has been a major drag on the country’s economy (Hector RETAMAL) Shanghai has relaxed rules on buying property in the city, as local governments across China aim to ease an agonising real estate crisis that is dragging on the economy. Many cities imposed restrictions and tough credit requirements […]
A Texas coastal engineer says a simple home-buying decision saved his house from Hurricane Harvey — and could help other home-owners in flood zones
Stronger hurricanes are growing more frequent and causing more damage to US coastal cities. As a coastal engineer, Jens Figlus works to protect coastlines from these threats. He lives in Texas, which was ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. But his home was safe because it sits 16 feet above sea level. Jens Figlus vividly recalls the […]
6 Surprising Homebuying Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know
valentinrussanov / Getty Images Buying a home is a learning experience. This is especially true for first-time buyers trying to navigate mortgage rate forecasts, but even seasoned buyers tend to learn at least a few lessons with every purchase. Be Aware: 5 Types of Homes That Will Plummet in Value in 2024 Discover More: 4 […]
Nashville real estate agency shakes up homebuying with new technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Buying a home could look very different in the next few months. Not only could agents see changes to their commission, but a new technology aims to shake up how negotiations are made. News 2 spoke with a Nashville agency at the forefront of this new product. “We are using it now. […]
A Triangle town is named a ‘homebuying haven’ for Gen Z. NC housing experts respond
A new report ranked Durham the 7th best city in the United States for Gen Z to have a chance at homeownership, but local housing experts aren’t quite as bullish on the area’s affordability. Point2Homes, a media company that produces real estate trend reports and studies, said Durham is among the “Gen Z homebuying havens.” […]