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These Are the Metro Areas Where You Can Still Find Affordable Houses to Buy
Extension of $600 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Still Uncertain, While the Unemployed Struggle to Pay Rent
Median Listing Prices Nearing Pre-COVID Levels, Latest Report Says
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
The aftermath of a violent protest that started Saturday night and lasted until early Sunday saw businesses in Elmwood Village vandalized and windows smashed but the community quickly responded by sweeping off pieces of broken glass and other debris, removing graffiti, and boarding up storefronts. 
It's Another All-Time Low for Mortgage Rates but Refinancing Activity Remains Uneventful
Mortgage rates further declined to a new all-time low as of May 28, 2020, marking the third time that the record was broken in the last few months. 
Why Short-Term Renters Are Choosing Luxury Suites Over Airbnbs
In recent years, Airbnb has transformed not only the travel industry, but the market for short-term rentals as well. Tourism-heavy cities like Tokyo, San Francisco, and Toronto have seen a surge of property owners tap into the idea of homes as assets for generating passive income. Airbnb quickly grew to become a global company worth tens of billions. 
Outlook for the Housing Market Still Good Despite Plunge in Pending Homes Sales Figures
Pending home sales dropped anew in April 2020, marking its second straight decline, but the prospects of increased buying activity in the coming months are high, the latest NAR report says. 
Real Estate Sales In Texas Drop Due To COVID-19 Pandemic, But Realtors Remain Steadfast
Home sales in the greater Austin area were down 21.6 percent by late April 2020, according to the latest report by the Austin Board of Realtors. The greater Austin area is but one of the many cities where the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt real estate the most. The pandemic has disrupted real estate cash flow not only in Texas but across the globe. 
96% of Metro Areas Saw Home Price Growth Q1 of 2020
The first quarter of 2020 saw home price growth in almost all of U.S. metro areas as single-family home price median price shoot up year-over-year in 96 percent of the markets measured in Q1 of 2020. 
Mortgage Applications Surge 54% From Early April, Latest Report Says
The U.S. housing market is showing signs of recovery as homebuyers resume their home searching activities thanks to the easing of lockdown measures happening in many states 
Sylvester Stallone Selling California Mansion, You Won't Believe How Much He's Losing
Sly's La Quinta, California Mediterranean-style mansion has just hit the market. But Stallone stands to lose a hefty amount of money despite the $3.5 Million price tag. 
Homebuyers Will Pass on Their Dream House If It Does Not Meet the Needs of Their Pets, Survey Says
Homebuyers who are also pet owners are more likely to pass on a perfect home if it does not meet their pet's needs, research says. 
US Homebuilding Plunged to Record Lows in April
U.S. homebuilding suffered another blow, tumbling to a five-year low last April, as the economy sinks further, and the unemployment rate worsens.
