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Nathan Lester
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Mortgage Broker – licensed in Texas, Florida.

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Top 10 U.S. Cities To Invest in Short-Term Rentals—Led by a Surprising Texas Oil Hub
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#ShortTermRentals #RealEstateInvesting #AirbnbInvesting #PassiveIncome #TexasRealEstate
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January 27, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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The ‘BRRRR’ strategy is becoming 2026’s go-to real estate approach for more predictable returns. What it means for investors and if it’s right for you
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The ‘BRRRR’ strategy is becoming 2026’s go-to real estate approach for more predictable returns. What it means for investors and if it’s right for you
The "BRRRR" strategy could be a great way to invest in real estate, but it comes with some risks.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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I’m a Serial Renovator—Here’s How I Transformed My Midcentury Modern Living Room for Around $5K
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I'm a Serial Renovator—Here’s How I Transformed My Midcentury Modern Living Room for Around $5K
A self-described serial renovator shares the story and cost breakdown of how she transformed her midcentury modern living room on a budget.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Indianapolis leads Zillow's list of the best markets to buy a home in 2026
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Indianapolis leads Zillow's list of the best markets to buy a home in 2026
Home shoppers looking for an advantage will find it in Zillow's newly released list of the most buyer-friendly housing markets of 2026 . Indianapolis, Atlanta and Charlotte top the list of metros wher...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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The Green Kitchen Trend Is Evolving in 2026
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The Green Kitchen Trend Is Evolving in 2026
Interior designers still Llve a green kitchen, but lately we've been noticing that the pros are making one important change.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Six Major Metros Are Building More Housing—but Only for the Rich
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#HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #UrbanInequality #LuxuryApartments #CostOfLiving
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January 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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War on Wall Street landlords could raise your rent
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#HousingCrisis #RentPrices #WallStreetLandlords #EconomicPolicy #Trump2024
Wall Street buying up houses is good, actually
The surprising truth about corporate investment in housing.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Refinancing an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage into a Fixed-Rate Loan
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#MortgageRefinance #ARMtoFixed #HomeLoans #InterestRates #PersonalFinance
Refinancing an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage to Fixed Rate
Learn when and how to refinance an adjustable-rate mortgage into a fixed-rate loan, including costs, timing, and qualification requirements.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Gen Z optimistic about homeownership in 2026 amid rising demand for cheaper homes, smaller deposits and higher LTVs
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Gen Z optimistic about homeownership in 2026 amid rising demand for cheaper homes, smaller deposits and higher LTVs | Barclays
Barclays’ latest Property Insights report suggests that traditional barriers to homeownership are easing.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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2026 Home Buyer Report – 48% of Prospective Buyers Will Use A
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2026 Home Buyer Report – 48% of Prospective Buyers Will Use AI - NerdWallet
Around 1 in 7 Americans hope to buy a home soon and many plan to use AI in the process, NerdWallet’s annual home buyer survey finds.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Is Your Fixer-Upper a Mistake? 1 in 5 U.S. Homeowners Said Yes
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Fixer-Upper vs. Move-In Ready: 1 in 5 Regret DIY Approach
Is a fixer-upper or move-in ready home better? A recent Hippo survey reveals why the fixer-upper dream is fading, as well as its impact on the housing market.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Texas Attached Homes Draw Investor Focus as Pricing and Rent Trends Diverge
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Texas Attached Homes Draw Investor Focus as Pricing and Rent Trends Diverge - ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
Detached homes in Texas are cooling at a pace that Cotality characterizes as manageable. Attached homes, including condominiums
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January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report: Gen X, Millennials to Inherit $2.4 Trillion in U.S. Real Estate Wealth Over the Next 10 Years

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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report: Gen X, Millennials to Inherit $2.4 Trillion in U.S. Real Estate Wealth Over the Next 10 Years
/PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, today released the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program's 2026 Trend Report, which finds that Gen X and...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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NewRez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum & stablecoins for mortgage asset qualification
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NewRez to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum & Stablecoins for Mortgage Qualification in 2026
NewRez will begin accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification starting February 2026, marking a major shift in crypto-backed home financing.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Mortgage Rates Forecast 2026: Is Your Wallet About to Catch a Break?
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Mortgage Rates Forecast 2026: Is Your Wallet About to Catch a Break?
Get the latest forecast for mortgage rates over the next 90 days in early 2026. Understand key factors, expert predictions, and strategies for buyers & refinancers.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Florida Had the Most Foreclosures in the U.S. in 2025 as Rates Continue To Rise Across the Nation
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#HousingMarket #ForeclosureCrisis #RealEstateNews #MortgageRates #FloridaRealEstate
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January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Why the fix-and-flip sector is poised for a breakout in 2026
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Why the fix-and-flip sector is poised for a breakout in 2026
Improving capital availability, easing inventory constraints, and structural cost advantages are setting the stage for a fix-and-flip resurgence as the housing market moves into 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market
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Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a division to handle luxury property sales using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as demand for anonymous, bank free transactions grows among wealt...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Is Your Mortgage Payment Too High? Here’s How to Lower It
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How to Lower Your Mortgage Payment in 2026
Learn practical ways to lower your mortgage payment through refinancing, PMI removal, insurance savings, and tax appeals.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Could More First-time Buyers Make the Math Work in 2026?
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Could More First-time Buyers Make the Math Work in 2026?
After hitting a record low in 2025, first-time home buyers may find a more welcoming housing market in the new year.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Homebuyers are gaining power in the housing market, say 82% of real estate agents
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Homebuyers are gaining power in the housing market, say 82% of real estate agents
That's among U.S. real estate agents surveyed by ResiClub and Zoodealio—and the share is even higher among agents based in the West (90%).
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January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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The Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026 Revealed
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January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Flipped Homes Flop when Mortgage Rates Rise
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Flipped Homes Flop when Mortgage Rates Rise
Renovated homes still get more pageviews per listing and spend less time on the market than other older homes, but this advantage has deteriorated since 2021 as mortgage rates have grown.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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The Real Estate Revolution: Crypto Prediction Markets Are Here
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The Real Estate Revolution: Crypto Prediction Markets Are Here - OneSafe Blog
Discover how the partnership between Polymarket and Parcl is revolutionizing real estate investment through crypto prediction markets, enhancing transparency and engagement.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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What It Would Take To Make the Housing Market Affordable Again in 2026
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#HousingAffordability #HousingMarket #RealEstateTrends #MortgageRates #Economy2026
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January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM