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Home prices grew in 93% of markets in Q1 2024: NAR

Housing Wire

Home prices trended up in almost all U.S. metro areas during the first quarter of 2024. The national median single-family existing-home price sat at $389,400 during the first quarter of 2024, up 5% compared to one year ago. Price dips in that region were viewed as second-chance opportunities by many buyers.”

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FHFA conforming loan limits increase to $766,550 in 2024

Housing Wire

The baseline conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024 will be $766,550, up 5.5% Conforming loan limits are increasing at a slower pace, mirroring home prices, overall. The regulator compares home prices year over year and adjusts the limit by the corresponding amount.

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What Fed rate cuts in 2024 will mean for homebuyers

Housing Wire

While the central bank did not completely rule out the possibility of a rate increase in 2024, that action seems unlikely. by the end of 2024, suggesting three 25 basis points (bps) cuts from current levels. What does this mean for mortgage rates? Mortgage rates should get better.

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Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing

Housing Wire

And homes in many communities have shot up in value in recent years, leading to tax increases through reassessments. But opinions differ on how much impact higher taxes are having on local housing and mortgage markets. “I single-family home was $3,901, up 3% compared to 2021, ATTOM reported.

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ATTOM: Home Prices Rising Faster Than Wages, Making Homeownership a ‘Pipe Dream’ for Many

Appraisal Buzz

And while the portion of wages needed for home ownership dipped in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter, it remained up annually in most of nation. of the 590 counties analyzed in ATTOM’s first-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report. Home Affordability Report. However, it remained up annually in 90.3

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DataDigest: How and where homebuilders are closing deals

Housing Wire

The Western pessimism is also unsurprising given the year-over-year declines Western states have seen in home values. Builders reported covering closing costs, offering discounted or free features, helping buyers sell their existing home and providing other incentives. 2019 level.

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January 2024 Massachusetts Housing Report

Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 2024 massachusetts housing report MASSACHUSETTS Home Sales Down, Average Prices Up Home sales are down 5.2% year over year, with January 2024 at 3,751 compared to 3,956 last January. 2024: 4,702 2023: 4,330 2022: 4,636 Pending Home Sales: The number of homes placed under contract is down by 0.4%

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