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Pending home sales recede in January: NAR

Housing Wire

month over month in January, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. ” Lower mortgage rates buoyed buyer demand in early 2024, but rates started to inch back up toward 7% in February.

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Pending home sales are down 31% from last year

Housing Wire

according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The Federal Reserve has had to drastically raise interest rates to quell inflation, which has resulted in far fewer buyers and even fewer sellers.”. in September. All four major U.S.

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Pending home sales surged in December: NAR

Housing Wire

month over month in December, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Looking ahead Confronted with limited existing home inventory, many buyers have pivoted to newly constructed homes. in November.

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2023 Maine Year in Review

Lamacchia Realty

If we were to pinpoint the standout factor, it would be the remarkably low number of homes listed, the lowest in over two decades. This scarcity in inventory had the effect of keeping prices high, but there was a substantial decrease in sales, approximately 19%, leaving prospective buyers eager. Maine Sales Decreased by 18.9%

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

.” Bough presided over a trial last year that ended in a $1.8B (yes, with a “B”) verdict against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). We are seeing more homes for sale in submarkets – except for Mercer Island and Woodinville, where active listings are down 30%+ – compared with a year ago. The listing video is mesmerizing.

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PREDICTIONS, PARKING, POLLUTED PIPES

Will Springer Realtor

Just for Fun: In December 2022, the National Association of Realtors® projected mortgage interest rates would be 5.7% Prospective buyers this year have mostly watched the housing market pass from the sidelines. That, in turn, will finally move the market forward with additional sellers and buyers. List: $33.9M ($3291/sq.

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IN DIRE NEED OF GENERATIONAL RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTFALL

Will Springer Realtor

million housing units since 2001. There is a strong desire for homeownership across this country, but the lack of supply is preventing too many Americans from achieving that dream,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). A surprising 3% used the time to build a new house.