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Home prices are dropping like it’s 2009

Housing Wire

Home prices are now posting the biggest monthly declines since January 2009, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from Black Knight. The housing market has not seen such a significant two-month drop in prices since shortly after the collapse of Lehman Brothers in winter of 2008, Black Knight said on Monday.

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

Housing Wire

The housing market shifted in March of this year. Today, however, the purchase application data is actually down to levels we saw in 2009 ! Yes, crazy to think, but this is a survey trend data line, and the housing market was in free-fall at that time. How can housing inventory be so low today when it skyrocketed back in 2009?

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What a 15-year market share high means for the broker industry

Housing Wire

Recent data from Inside Mortgage Finance shows a significant leap in broker market share, jumping to 24.3% in Q4 2023, the highest number we’ve seen since 2009. The broker model is not just surviving but thriving and will continue to gain market share in the lending landscape. The big question is, what caused this increase?

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Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes new Boston team

Housing Wire

No one else compares when it comes to brand recognition and tools to market our clients’ homes. joined the business in 2009, bringing extensive experience in sales, marketing and strategic management. They formerly operated the RE/MAX Revolution franchise in Watertown, Massachusetts, one of New England’s first RE/MAX franchises.

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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. some luxury residential markets that saw an influx of Chinese buyers could be particularly vulnerable. market is viewed as a safe harbor by those in China with capital. In the U.S.,

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Review of MMI Fund’s reverse mortgage book sheds light on evolving HECM

Housing Wire

Total endorsements between fiscal years 2009 and 2023 were 863,102, a rough estimate of the total number of customers served by the HECM program since the early aftermath of the Great Recession. Loan amounts and HECM limits The actuarial report also detailed loan amount information and how these have changed since fiscal year 2009.

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Gary Keller: Good agents will still thrive in a stormy market

Housing Wire

Rather than fear the storm, Keller Williams agents embody resilience and adaptability to conquer any market challenge. Keller kicked off the first day of the two-day gathering by offering his take on the housing market and economic conditions. Our goal is for you to always be the economist of choice in your local market,” Keller said.

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