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Build-for-rent is a bet on the ‘new normal’ housing market

Housing Wire

One slice of the single-family home market that has gained traction over the past year in a topsy-turvy housing landscape is the build-for-rent sector — or BFR. The Northmarq report points out that the BFR sector currently accounts for only a small slice of overall home starts, at about 6%.

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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

Rising interest rates and a slowing economy overall are already taking some of the air out of the rapid home-price appreciation the housing market has experience over the past year, according to the recently released Federal Reserve Beige Book for July. Freddie Mac projects that home-price growth will average 12.8%

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A closer look at housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

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. The “Queen city of the Ozarks” needs more homes.

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Insurance carrier exodus rattles California and Florida housing markets

Housing Wire

I do a lot with new construction and homeowners’ insurance is cheaper on new builds because they are brand new,” Williams said. In announcing their departure from the Golden State, the two major insurers cited the increased wildfire risks in the state and rising construction costs.

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DataDigest: Will work for housing

Housing Wire

If a Colorado teacher making the average salary had $20,000 to put towards a down payment and were willing to spend 30% of their pre-tax salary on their mortgage payment, she could afford a house that cost about $225,000. When teachers can’t afford to buy homes, school districts can’t hire teachers.

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What’s in a Street Name? A Key to Home Values

Empire Appraisal Group

A Key to Home Values. Homes are more expensive along streets with the words Beverly, Third, Brickell, Bayshore or Island. But Timber or Knoll street homes took longer to sell. Some street and neighborhood names are more associated with expensive homes than other names. A Key to Home Values | Florida Realtors.

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New home sales fell again in February

Housing Wire

At the end of February, an estimated 407,000 new homes were still for sale, which at the current sales rate represents a 6.3 from a month prior and a 40% increase from the February 2021 level. Buyers are facing a housing market that looks to be as competitive as ever,” Handy said in a statement. months supply. after a 10.4%