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Author Archives: Demetria Lester

Demetria C. Lester is a reporter for DS News and MReport magazines with more than eight years of writing experience. She has served as content coordinator and copy editor for the Los Angeles Daily News and the Orange County Register, in addition to 11 other Southern California publications. A former editor-in-chief at Northlake College and staff writer at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Arlington, she has covered events such as the Byron Nelson and Pac-12 Conferences, progressing into her freelance work with the Dallas Wings and D Magazine. Currently located in Dallas, Texas, Lester is an avid jazz lover and likes to read. She can be reached at demetria.lester@thefivestar.com.

New Listings Plummet Over 20% in September

While home prices rose nearly 10% year-over-year due to persistently scarce housing supply and rising inflation, buyers and sellers nationwide retreated in September as surging mortgage rates made moving more expensive.

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Breaking Down Q3 2022’s Mortgage Market Opportunities Report

The latest data from Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang underscores the opportunity to revisit prospects previously turned down for credit-related reasons, giving lenders the opportunity to offer timely advice and tailored financial solutions to those with newly improved credit scores.

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Study Finds More Than Half of U.S. Considering a Move

The latest market analysis from CraftJack reveals that the number one reason Americans move is for a job, but many are seeking a lower cost of living and a warmer climate. Click through to learn which states Americans are most moving to and from, as well as why the cost of moving is deterring so many homebuyers.

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Inventory Two-Step: New For-Sale Listings Continue to Drop

According to Zillow's latest market report, inventory levels are up 3% from 2021, leaving more options for buyers and more competitive pressure on sellers. However, new for-sale listings saw an 11.4% drop from August, marking the third straight month of double-digit declines.

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Rent Growth Expected to Moderate Further Into 2023

While rising supply is causing rent growth to slow, Redfin’s latest market report revealed rent growth experienced its first single-digit increase in a year, marking a significant slowdown from the estimated 20% growth in Q1. Here are the latest findings.

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