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Is housing inventory growth really slowing down?

Housing Wire

One of the most important housing market stories in recent weeks has been the decline in new listings , which has slowed the growth rate of total inventory. Redfin : Realtor.com : Altos Research : Clearly, we are seeing a slowdown in new listings as the data has been negative now for months. What does this mean?

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Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months now: sales are declining while total inventory data has fallen directly for the three straight months. Seasonal impacts are the norm with housing, and new listing data is negative 6% year to date.

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King County Housing Market Stumbles to 2022 Finish Line

Will Springer Realtor

The article will include the latest monthly data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, analysis from national and local experts and a glimpse ahead at what to expect in the coming weeks. Will Springer, Realtor®. The bar is so low on listings and sales data that one might trip over it. months of inventory, down from 2.2

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IN DIRE NEED OF GENERATIONAL RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTFALL

Will Springer Realtor

“There is a strong desire for homeownership across this country, but the lack of supply is preventing too many Americans from achieving that dream,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Housing affordability decreased in 45 of the 50 states from 2012 to 2019. percentage points.

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HOUSING ‘TRIFECT’ PUTTING SQUEEZE ON BUYERS

Will Springer Realtor

First, let’s set the scene: Housing inventory is shrinking year to year in most parts of the country and there are no signs of significant replenishment over the horizon. also the oldest age of a first-timer ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). homes shy of what’s needed today. Belltown/Seattle) 21+ with ID.

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HOME BUYERS FACING ‘TRIPLE-WHAMMY’ EFFECT

Will Springer Realtor

People are looking at higher prices, there’s slim pickings in inventory and now we have higher mortgage rates.”. The House version, HB 1782 , is backed by developer and Realtor® lobbyists, Habitat for Humanity and environmental groups, according to The Seattle Times. Inventory remains a big concern. home buyers. There are 0.4

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

>> The lack of inventory to keep real estate moving is confirmed with the latest data on U.S. They have declined for two consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Its data show home prices have far outpaced incomes since 2012. Total inventories were little changed from March to April.