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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

However, there are a number of attention-grabbing headlines, which unfortunately only compare today’s housing market to the very recent history of the last two years. It is always good to know where we are with the real estate market, but it is essential to keep all data in historical perspective. . Historically 2.5

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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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Housing Market 2022: 10 Tips for Sellers

Listing Spark

Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock, you have likely heard talks of a housing market bubble that could burst at any moment. The real estate industry has been experiencing some shifting trends lately, and when compared to the last crash, there are plenty of factors that make this time different from 2008. Be Patient.

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Mortgage lenders, borrowers react to banks closures 

Housing Wire

“While lower rates should buoy housing demand, the financial market volatility may cause buyers to pause their decisions.” It was the biggest bank failure since Washington Mutual collapsed in 2008. However, according to Guzzo, the banks’ crisis could change the market by potentially lowering interest rates.

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How to grow housing supply in 2021

Housing Wire

housing market was the single best outperforming economic sector globally during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Due to the solid demand for homes, housing supply for both new and existing homes are at all-time lows. 1) End forbearance plans immediately so more homes come on the market. New Home Supply. Hard pass.

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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

No matter how much pressure is placed upon appraisers, our job is to analyze the market and use the most appropriate comparable sales, not the ones that “make” the deal. Each of these points is reminiscent of the previous market run-up in terms of what the appraiser’s face. Appraisers’ jobs are not to facilitate mortgage lending.

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Real Estate Real Fast EP4 (solo-show with Aaron talking Fall/Winter 2022 Texas housing market)

Listing Spark

Is that the case for all major Texas housing markets? What should they expect in this housing market? We’ll dive into the state of the Texas real estate market with Real Estate Real Fast host Aaron Jistel. 00:02:50] Peaking into the Fall 2022 Austin housing market. Episode highlights. Key takeaways.