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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 [email protected].

New Listings Up, Pending Sales Reach Highest Level in a Year

Homebuyers backed out of deals at the highest rate on record in October, driving more home sellers to lower their prices and offer concessions to entice home shoppers. A new Redfin report revealed that a spike in new listings drove pending home sales to their highest level in a year.

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Examining the Benefits of Home Improvement Loans

While they can be costly, home improvements are a necessary part of homeownership for many. As many homeowners don't have cash on hand to put toward their home projects, a new LendingTree study revealed where and how common home improvement loans are throughout the U.S.

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Home Sellers Drawing in Buyers With Concessions

As homebuyer demand cools as a result of October mortgage rates hitting their highest level in over two decades, a new Redfin report showed that the share of home sellers offering concessions to attract more buyers is increasing, as some experts say house hunters are "pickier than ever before."

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Home Values Falling in Most of the U.S.

The latest Zillow Home Value Index revealed that despite mortgage rates hitting a 23-year high, housing demand has remained resilient, but home values are dropping nationwide as the market continues to cool.

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