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How much will home prices climb over the next year?

Housing Wire

Even as mortgage rates rose, and affordability was pushed out of reach for many potential homebuyers, there are still sufficient buyers who can afford these prices and these rates. After the mortgage rate spike in September 2022, we got significantly more bearish on home prices for 2023. If mortgage rates increase to the 7.5%

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The homebuilders got lucky this time

Housing Wire

The truth is that if mortgage rates fell below 5.875% and kept going lower, everyone’s housing predictions would need to be revised this year because the builders can sell their homes with lower mortgage rates. economy isn’t in recession today, and mortgage rates have risen almost 1% from the recent lows.

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Shrinking Number of New Listings Slows Seattle/King County Housing Activity

Will Springer Realtor

Falling new inventory is constraining transaction volumes while also supporting higher home prices. It’s a dynamic not often seen in our area and it – along with stubbornly high mortgage interest rates – has generated a rollercoaster ride of data that would make Six Flags jealous. between May 2007 and January 2012.

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King County Home Sales Cool as Interest Rates Inch Toward 8%

Will Springer Realtor

First a look at September’s numbers: A wave of last-chance listings for the year hit the market after Labor Day. That increased new listings by 7.5% (2884) and available homes on the market by 12% (3602) between Sept. Seattle alone saw a 29% (1213) monthly increase in new listings. 1 and Oct. on the year.

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Appraiser Salaries

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non lender appraisals, MLS hacked, appraisers and real estate agents, Humor, unusual homes, mortgage origination == Massive Missouri Lake Winnebago House for $12.6M But the MLS is also finding new benefits in its partnership with RPR®. percent from 13.8

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Home Prices Rising Toward Record Highs – Again

Will Springer Realtor

The county saw the combined number of single-family, townhome and condo listings increase in June by 4.4% While that percentage may appear strong, it’s nothing compared to the April-to-May rise of 18%, signaling a probable cooling of new listings in the future. New single-family-home listings rose 3.8%

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

The number of new listings for all home types – single-family, townhomes and condos combined – in King (887) fell 47% from November and declined 36% from December 2021. Homes going under contract (Pending sales) dropped 25% from the previous month and 30% year-on-year (YoY) – staggering drop-offs. baths in 11,104 sq.