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The recent spike in mortgage rates has had a more muted effect on Washington D.C.’s new-home sales than when they started their climb from record lows in 2022.

Despite rates shooting past 7%, the average new-home sales rate has been higher than a year ago, suggesting home buyers have adjusted to the new normal and are budgeting a larger portion of their income to housing.

Home sales aligned with expectations in October. While sales were cooler than September, the rate of sales was well above levels a year ago, according to the October New Home Market Update report from Zonda.

The median down payment increased across the board in the third quarter, somewhat counterintuitive, according to Realtor.com. While down payment amounts typically increase as home sale prices increase, the increase in down payments in the third quarter came during a period when home prices were steadying.

When considering the choice between renting and buying today, the housing market balance continues to tip in favor of renters amid an uptick in multifamily construction, reveals Realtor.com’s September Rental Report.

Atlanta is the country’s best work-from-home city, according to a ranking system established by Coworking Café.

Choosing a reputable homebuilder in Phoenix can be a challenge. A buyer can read reviews, but where’s the information about what makes a builder unique and, more importantly, the right one for their family?

Livabl is shining the spotlight on Richmond American, one of the largest and well-known builders in the country. Richmond American builds in 16 states (as well as Washington D.C.) and has nearly 60 communities in the Phoenix metro, with 217 active listings and 45 floor plans available.

Long past are the days when a buyer moved into a master-planned community, and the only thing to do was jump into a tepid pool. As builders look to bring in buyers, they are broadening their range of amenities to suit different lifestyles. Swimming pools are out, and fishing ponds are in. But which master-planned community suits your lifestyle?

Searching for a new home can be an overwhelming task, even with all of the information available online. Based on data from Zonda Home, Livabl is bringing buyers a list of the top 15 active builders by volume in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area to make the search a bit simpler.

Home to America’s most expensive residential listing and scores of other exorbitantly-priced spec mansions, it’s no surprise that Los Angeles is one of the highest-valued real estate markets nationwide.

Sea Cliff, a neighborhood in San Francisco’s northwestern corner, is known for its expensive homes and front row views of the Pacific Ocean.