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Cassie Apperloo

Cassie Apperloo covers real estate market news for Livabl. A self-described Jill of all trades, her work has covered everything from community journalism to public relations for musicians and small businesses. When she’s not writing news stories or editing podcasts, you’ll find her fawning over her beloved cat, Peanut.

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RE/MAX: National market begins to thaw right on time

Cassie Apperloo April 18, 2024

Notable inventory gains, a surge of new listings and increased activity are setting the stage for the customary peak homebuying season.
HIC Land acquires 2,600-acre Morgan Tract as the site of new master-planned community with D.R. Horton

Cassie Apperloo December 11, 2023

Plans for the 2,600-acre swath of land include a mixed-use masterplanned community in partnership with D.R. Horton.
Why buy new? Seven reasons to buy a new construction home

Cassie Apperloo August 22, 2023

Your gut is right – it’s always better to buy new. New vs. old is always a hot conversation when it comes to the home buying…
US national market beginning to thaw ahead of peak season

Cassie Apperloo June 20, 2023

According to the latest RE/MAX national housing report, home sales increased by 20 percent month-over-month in May. New listings also saw an 8.7 percent uptick.
How to save for a house

Cassie Apperloo April 10, 2023

Deciding that you want to buy a house is an exciting time in anyone’s life. But now you’re left with the not-so-exciting process of figuring out how you’ll come up with a down payment.
Interest rates and inflation continue to keep Florida’s housing market up in the air

Cassie Apperloo January 24, 2023

By the end of 2022, Florida’s real estate market was comparable to its pre-pandemic state in terms of the annual number of closed sales.
Over half of millennials report being reduced to tears by the home-buying process

Cassie Apperloo January 23, 2023

Ninety-two percent of millennials say inflation has impacted their home-buying plans, and over half have been reduced to tears during the purchasing process.
California home sales activity creeps back up after three-month downward trend

Cassie Apperloo January 19, 2023

Thanks to a short break from rising interest rates, California home sales activity inched up by 1.1 percent in December 2022.
Luxury home market remains strong despite slowdowns and inventory shortages

Cassie Apperloo January 18, 2023

For the third consecutive year, the number of prospective homebuyers looking to purchase a luxury home significantly outnumbers the number of sellers.
Where did everybody go? Migration trends of 2022

Cassie Apperloo January 5, 2023

If you’re looking for the kitchen, just follow your nose. If you’re looking to see where everybody’s moving, just follow the U-Hauls. According to data…
Homeownership still a top priority for American consumers

Cassie Apperloo December 13, 2022

The housing climate has swayed back and forth dramatically in the winds of the pandemic, but one thing hasn’t changed – Americans still value homeownership….
An insider’s look at the U.S. real estate market: RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey

Cassie Apperloo December 6, 2022

October revealed a very different housing market than what we’ve grown accustomed to seeing. After two years of turbulence and fierce competition for homes, national…
Are we finally in a balanced market?

Cassie Apperloo December 5, 2022

After two years of unpredictability, fierce bidding wars and competition, things are finally looking a little more balanced for the U.S. housing market. The national…
Florida home sales plummet down to pre-pandemic levels in October

Cassie Apperloo November 18, 2022

Florida’s real estate market is seeing higher prices and more inventory – but sales levels across all property types have dropped down to pre-pandemic levels,…
Plantfluencers: Here are the most popular houseplants on social media

Cassie Apperloo November 16, 2022

The onset of the pandemic saw many people turning their homes into potted plant jungles. Stuck at home, people all over the world turned to…
‘Buildable reality’: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill unveil beyond-net-zero tower design at COP27

Cassie Apperloo November 10, 2022

What if the solution to the climate crisis is to make buildings act like trees? Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) have created a building design…