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Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes

Housing Wire

On a positive note, however, the days on the market are no longer a teenager anymore: that metric grew from 18 days to 21 days. On a positive note, however, the days on the market are no longer a teenager anymore: that metric grew from 18 days to 21 days. This is happening, and in the long run, this is a plus for the housing market.

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Think US home prices are high? At least we aren’t Canada

Housing Wire

wasn’t in a second housing bubble. To persuade people of this, probably one of the most important articles I have ever written in my life was in 2019, titled: Housing Bubble 2019? This was my best attempt to convince the housing bubble boys that what they believed in is more fabrication than reality before the years 2020-2024.

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What would it take to crash the housing market?

Housing Wire

Home prices are skyrocketing, housing inventory is at all-time lows and homebuyers have to contend with multiple bids. In time, markets always find balance and balance is a good thing. But, that doesn’t mean housing is going to crash. However, a cool-down in prices is not the same thing as a housing crash.

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Logan Mohtashami: The 2022 housing forecast

Housing Wire

Even in the extreme conditions of COVID-19, my general premise on housing economics predicted that the two variables with the most influence — demographics and mortgage rates — would hold up the housing market. This is very similar to what I have done in the past, paying my respects to the downtrend in bond yields since 1981.

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Appraising Luxury Homes

Appraisal Today

What Are the Top Luxury Markets in North America Right Now? Excerpts: Where are the hottest high-end real estate markets? Whether you’re looking to specialize in luxury home appraisals or you’re simply reading up on the latest market trends, you may want to pay attention to areas where luxury homes are in high demand.

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Appraiser Pressure – What To Do?

Appraisal Today

A lot of what appraisers consider pressure from clients is merely a result of the client’s lack of knowledge about appraisal standards and ethics. My comments: Appraiser Pressure – What To Do? The Good Appraiser (for anyone who wants their number) Always gives us what we need: – Unethical Appraiser.

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

Home prices are overheating, mortgage rates are inching up from the start of the year and the supply of homes is in an unseasonable valley – far from its Mt. Rainier-esque peak of a decade past! It’s both fascinating and frustrating to watch. Thank you, Millennials! million individuals annually. percentage points at age 30 to only 4.8