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Are new home sales flagging a recession?

Housing Wire

A lot of the housing data was lagging the rate move, so it wasn’t apparent that higher rates impacted the data yet. Going back to the summer of 2020, the one factor that I said could change the housing market was the 10-year yield getting above 1.94%. However, the housing market changed once the 10-year yield broke over 1.94%.

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Closing arguments wrap up as Sitzer jury heads for deliberations

Housing Wire

Davis also discussed the MLS and how the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Rule impacts both buyers and sellers during her time on the stand. Like the defendants who testified before her, Davis noted that buyers’ agents help both buyers and sellers, as they help bring qualified buyers to the bargaining table.

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King County Home Buyers and Sellers in ‘Re-Evaluation’ Mode

Will Springer Realtor

Sellers, too, are waiting for the easing of rates before looking for their next home, as estimates show 60% of today’s homeowners possess a mortgage with an interest rate of 4% or less. The single-family housing market is sluggish, as many prospective buyers and sellers have chosen to focus on enjoying the many weeks of beautiful weather.

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King County Housing Market Stumbles to 2022 Finish Line

Will Springer Realtor

Each month, this blog will publish a fresh assessment of the King County area housing market. A patch of foul weather and persistent economic challenges chilled an already cold housing market. The Northwest MLS monthly housing report described it best: “December ends with a ‘whimper’.”.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

In Sacramento, Invitation Homes went on a rampage in 2012 and 2013, and purchased more steadily in subsequent years. to 305,219—the lowest third-quarter level since 2012. For the national market and some regions, Click Here My comments: What’s happened in the past or now, in your market? Investor purchases of U.S.

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Shrinking Number of New Listings Slows Seattle/King County Housing Activity

Will Springer Realtor

Where are all the sellers? A full 82% of sellers and buyers felt “locked in” by their current (low) mortgage rates, according to a survey released by realtor.com. A full 82% of sellers and buyers felt “locked in” by their current (low) mortgage rates, according to a survey released by realtor.com. Any downturn in the U.S.

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Economic Turbulence Prompts Seattle Area Market Concern vs. Year Ago

Will Springer Realtor

The opening months of the Seattle/King County housing market can best be expressed as sparks of activity within a mostly tentative purchasing environment. Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers.