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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].

David H. Stevens: Mourning the Industry Veteran’s Unexpected Passing

"His steady hand, focus, and compassion helped guide an industry through a turbulent period," said Ed Delgado, Chairman Emeritus at Five Star Global. "His influence on promoting affordable housing and his longstanding commitment to protecting the dream of homeownership will have an impact on generations to come."

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Empty Nesters Outpace Millennial Parent Households

Empty-nest baby boomers own twice as many large U.S. homes as millennial parents living with children, a new Redfin report showed, as nearly half of all boomers are now living mortgage-free, with no motivation to sell in such a volatile market.

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HUD Announces $40M+ in Funding for Housing Counseling Agencies

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling revealed that the millions in available grants will help expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities.

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Aspiring Homeowners Feeling Optimistic About 2024

According to a recent Realtor.com survey, more than half of all first-time homebuyers indicated that now is a good time to buy, as moderating price growth and mortgage rates are expected to help improve affordability throughout 2024.

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