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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].

Experts Project Inventory to Improve Gradually

RE/MAX has released its National Housing Report for May 2022, and although May is deemed one of the most active months of the year for home sales, closings in May 2022 were 8.5% lower than the prior year. However, rates ...

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Investor Impact: Marketshare Shifts in Q1

The number of homes purchased by real estate investors in the first quarter declined 11.5% from Q4 of 2021 and 16.5% from Q3 of 2021, when investor purchases hit a record high, according to a new report from Redfin. Still, ...

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Calmer Market Means More Options for Those Seeking Homes

As rising inflation and mortgage rates bring U.S. housing demand back from the chaos of 2021, Realtor.com's updated 2022 forecast predicts inventory will grow double-digits over 2021, offering buyers a better-than-expected chance to find a home. New data finds that ...

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