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Pending home sales fall 38% in November

Housing Wire

“Falling home sales and construction have hurt broader economic activity.”. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Yet, mortgage applications point to a thawing, but still cold, housing market as mortgage rates come down.”. On a month over month basis, all four of the major U.S.

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Some mortgage companies expanding despite challenges

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders and real estate investment firms this month entered tight housing markets in the Midwest and the Northwest to better reach prospective homebuyers, despite a challenging mortgage market. Chicago’s housing market started out hot in 2022. Department of Agriculture (USDA). during the same time.

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A look behind this year’s Tech100 winners

Housing Wire

Clearly, we love that the housing market supports so many professionals and households. But ultimately, efficient mortgage lending and real estate sales is what is most important to a healthy housing market. Time after time, real estate homebuyers and sellers choose to work with a real estate agent.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

America’s shortfall is most acute with the most vulnerable, as affordable housing inventory has been shrinking for decades. Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. shy of the need. But for how long?

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

High-end construction with luxe touches throughout, vaulted ceilings elevate the space. Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. Dear Sellers, the housing market misses you It’s tough to value properties today! garage as well.

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Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions

Houston Properties

Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? While no one ever thinks they’ll be forced to sell in a down market, very few people predicted 9/11 (2001), Great Recession (2008), the collapse of oil prices (2014), or Hurricane Harvey (2017).

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SEATTLE POPULATION SPURT FUELS HOUSING DEMAND

Will Springer Realtor

Can the housing market cope with rising demand? Our state is among five out West experiencing the greatest undersupply of housing in the nation (California, Colorado, Utah and Oregon are just ahead of Washington on the list.) JUNE HOUSING UPDATE Home prices and mortgage rates. Or about a stately house in Magnolia?

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