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Record Appreciation Is Sending Homeowner Wealth Soaring

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Middle-income homeowners have seen their properties appreciate by 68% since 2012, amounting to $122,100 in equity wealth, according to the National Association of Realtors. Similarly, low-income homeowners reported $98,900 in equity gains, and upper-income households accrued $150,800 in equity.

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Rent or Buy? Here Are the Markets Where It’s Cheaper to Do Both

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Renters and buyers are searching for even ground as prices in both markets reach record peaks and nationwide housing supply dwindles. Homeownership is the better option in roughly three-quarters of the 100 largest metropolitan areas, especially with the added bonus of building equity. Housing Markets. Housing Markets.

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Cities Where Homeownership is More Affordable Than Renting

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While renting offers flexibility and convenience, homeownership begins equity and can offer lower taxes. The largest cities, such as San Francisco, New York, and San Jose, are best for renters while Detroit, Memphis, and Milwaukee are top markets for homebuying. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Oakland, CA.

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Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth

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Homeownership provides buyers with equity and a long-term investment that could have a great payoff when it comes time to sell, as long as they’re buying in an area where the homes’ value will grow. Top Five Housing Markets for Growth and Stability. metro area for growth and stability in the housing market. Housing Markets.

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Digital Builder Ep 43: The Reality of Construction’s Changing Workforce

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” How to be More Equitable when Bringing Teams Together Solving issues like gender diversity entails going beyond equity. “It’s the idea of equitable, not just equity,” says Camille. Many of them are in the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. Housing, non-residential construction, and a revival in exploration industries could be the key economic drivers. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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NVCA calculated that San Francisco has attracted 431 tech startups representing investments of more than $4.2 billion; San Jose notched 276 startups and nearly $3.3 billion in equity. Seattle and San Francisco in startup density behind third-place Silicon Valley communities San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.