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Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where’s the inventory?

Housing Wire

It’s an excellent time to discuss housing inventory. Today, however, the purchase application data is actually down to levels we saw in 2009 ! How can housing inventory be so low today when it skyrocketed back in 2009? I don’t believe housing inventory below 1.52 The housing market shifted in March of this year.

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Economists see housing as bright spot to unemployment

Housing Wire

Due to massive losses in the servicing sector outnumbering professional and construction job gains, the raw number of nonfarm payroll employment fell by 140,000 – the first decline since April of last year. More workers in the sector should support the faster pace of housing construction the market needs,” Fratantoni said.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Stacy Esser

Housing Wire

His recent article, “Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where’s the inventory?” takes a deep dive into what the heck is going on with purchase applications, housing demand and inventory levels. This article, for example, asks why, if purchase applications are down to 2009 levels, are inventory levels still so freaking low?

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MBA forecast for 2021: Prepare for rising mortgage interest rates

Housing Wire

“Yes, it’s come down to 10 million, but look at how that compares again to the peak in 2009 of 6.6 However, due to the narrow industry focus of the job losses, this downturn has proved much different than what the economy saw in 2009. Housing inventory and prices. million,” he said.

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Mike Fratantoni on MBA’s 2022 mortgage market forecast

Housing Wire

Lenders should expect a much faster pace of hikes over the next few years than what was experienced following the 2009 recession. The inventory of existing homes remains quite tight at less than 2.5 The inventory of existing homes remains quite tight at less than 2.5 This additional inventory is sorely needed.

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Housing Market Down But Not Out- January Newsletter

DW Slater Company

Inventory is down from the previous month but up from the same time last year. Supply has increased, but is still very low as less than 3 months supply in any market. Fewer existing homes have been put on the market as homeowners are holding on to the low rates in their current loans. Million Allegedly Paid to Two “Favored” Appraisers.

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How builders can support baby boomers in their second phase of life

Housing Wire

A lot has been said about the ‘silver tsunami,’ with predictions that baby boomers will move in droves , suddenly unlocking tons of inventory for younger homebuyers. New construction in age-restricted communities is becoming a rising trend. New construction in age-restricted communities is becoming a rising trend.

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