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Affording Down Payments Not Easy for Dallas-Fort Worth First-Time Buyers

By Marlin Weso / July 13, 2021 /
Dallas Fed

A new Zillow analysis shows that first-time buyers today need a year longer to save for a down payment than they did five years ago.

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Quarantine is Over, But Zillow Surfing is Still a Thing

By Joanna England / June 15, 2021 /

Popularized in a hilarious Saturday Night Live skit, the act of scrolling through listings like a dating app on a Friday night — Zillow surfing, to the uninitiated — has continued despite the end of stay-at-home orders. The act of escapism that is visually rifling through a stranger’s home and imagining how your furniture would…

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Backyard Amenities, Such as Treehouses, Driving Faster Home Sales, Zillow Reports

By Marlin Weso / May 12, 2021 /

Zillow research finds homes with treehouses are driving quicker-than-expected sales and higher prices, with listings mentioning back yard (5.2 days faster than expected), sandbox (4.5 days), and playground (2.5 days) among the quickest.

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How the Downpayment Assistance Bill Could Help Eligible First-Time Homebuyers

By Marlin Weso / April 20, 2021 /

First-time homebuyers trying to break into a hot real estate market should pay close attention to the actions of the House Financial Services Committee. The House of Representatives panel is considering President Joe Biden’s proposed first-time homebuyer tax credit that could provide up to $25,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers. Originally, the legislation, known as the…

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More Dallas Renters Are Searching Elsewhere to Move, Plus Other Reports

By Marlin Weso / April 12, 2021 /

More Dallas renters are turning to ApartmentList.com to find apartments outside of the metro area in the first quarter of 2021.

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