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Comparing this housing market recession to 2008

Housing Wire

There are similarities and significant differences between the housing recession we’ve seen this year versus 2008, and looking at specific factors in both timeframes gives us an idea of what to expect in 2023. Let’s look at the recessionary factors we see now versus 2008. First, we must define what we mean by recession.

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Chad Carroll transformed golf training into real estate success

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1 agent got into real estate at one of the worst times, right after the 2008 recession. Compass Florida's No. But early sports training cultivated in him a dedicated work ethic that has allowed him to soar to great heights in his career.

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Opinion: The ripple effect on the U.S. housing market from China’s real estate crisis

Housing Wire

The real estate market in China, both commercial and residential, have been unwinding over the last few years. in 2008 and 2009. Lax lending standards and cheap credit, plus a popular belief that real estate values never decline, created a massive bubble. As the Chinese real estate market declines, the U.S.

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This is not 2008 all over again for the housing market

Housing Wire

When you hear people say that the current housing market is like 2008 all over again, you may want to remind them of the huge differences between this market and that one. The post This is not 2008 all over again for the housing market appeared first on HousingWire. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events.

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Home equity investment startup Splitero launches its own real estate brokerage

Housing Wire

California-based home equity investment firm Splitero launched its own real estate brokerage , Splitero Homes, this week. Phillip Cantrell, founder of Benchmark Realty LLC , a Tennessee-based real estate brokerage, sees one possible vulnerability in Splitero’s business model.

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Bringing the real estate transaction to the end zone

Housing Wire

Murphy is not only a legendary football player, he is also a top-producing real estate agent, investor and broker-owner. Below, he spoke with HousingWire about his career in real estate and as a professional football player. HW: How did you make the transition to real estate? 5000 several times.

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Mortgage rates climb as US yields hit highest level since 2008

Housing Wire

bond yields hit their highest level since 2008. The downside: amid solid wage gains, the Fed remains hawkish on the outlook for taming inflation this year. “With inflation still a primary concern for the Fed, real estate markets can expect borrowing costs to stay elevated,” Ratiu said in a statement.

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