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US housing market is short 5.5 million homes, NAR says

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The National Association of Realtors says the current state of the housing market is absolutely “dire,” the consequence of a housing shortage 30 years in the making. According to the lobbying group, construction of long-term housing fell 5.5 between 2010 and 2020 fell 6.8

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Pending home sales fall to their lowest level in two decades

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in October on a month-over-month basis, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Historically high rates harmed the housing market in October Annualized existing home sales remained below 4 million in October, the lowest rate since 2010. down from 72.6 in September.

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A closer look at housing markets across the country

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Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. from 2010 to 2020, Peoria’s population dropped 2.5%

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Pending home sales up slightly in September: NAR

Housing Wire

in September despite significant affordability hurdles weighing on the market, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For those new construction units, the national median new home price is projected to drop by 5.9% Lastly, they predict that housing starts will drop by 10.4%

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Can first-time homebuyers afford homes today?

Housing Wire

This article is part of our 2023 Housing Market Forecast series. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Why housing inventory is so low right now

Housing Wire

Yes, but this is where my work is much different from other housing economists and why we need to think of inventory in a new, modern 21st-century mindset. Then in 2018, when mortgage rates got to 5%, we had a supply shock for the builders, which in essence stalled out construction for 30 months. million to 1.93

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1.2 million homes face wildfire risk in California

Housing Wire

In June, insurance giants State Farm and Allstate pulled out of California’s home insurance marketplace, citing mounting construction costs. The actions contributed to instability in the state’s insurance markets which could have significant implications for homebuyers.

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