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Survey Says Almost 65% of US Households Are Confident They Can Pay Mortgage in June
Home-Buying Demand Rises 22% | Latest Report
Some Buyers, Sellers Want Reassurances First Before They Participate in Open Houses Again
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Luby’s, Inc has announced that it will immediately be pursuing the sale of its operating division and assets — including all real estate assets, in a statement released June 3, 2020. 
Majority of Buyers, Sellers Will Welcome Return of Open Houses
It seems that despite the pandemic, a majority of people who have previously attended open houses within the past year are still willing to do it again, the latest survey says. 
The Potential Power of Tiktok in Real Estate
TikTok is fast becoming a popular social media app. It has attracted millions of users and has had many advertisers and brands recognizing its influence, especially in the fact that its popularity has grown exponentially after the coronavirus pandemic forced people from across the globe to stay at home. 
These Are the Metro Areas Where You Can Still Find Affordable Houses to Buy
Mortgage rates may have hit another all-time low but despite homebuying getting more affordable, the contracting supply of homes for sale makes shopping for affordable homes difficult. Despite that, there are still affordable areas where one can find available houses to buy. 
Extension of $600 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Still Uncertain, While the Unemployed Struggle to Pay Rent
The extra $600 weekly unemployment benefits will end in July, but the possibility of an extension remains uncertain. What does this mean for the millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and are struggling to pay their rent? 
Median Listing Prices Nearing Pre-COVID Levels, Latest Report Says
Median listing prices are showing signs of turning around as price gains near their pre-COVID level, the latest report reveals. Elmwood Village Community Responds to Help Businesses Recover Riots
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.
