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Fannie Mae: Affordability fears affecting housing inventory

Housing Wire

A blog by two Fannie Mae researchers — Rachel Zimmerman, market research advisor, and Kim Betancourt, senior director of economics and multifamily research — published this week said that consumer perception around housing affordability is in part contributing to inventory constraints.

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The inventory myth & dipping prices

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

The myth of six months of inventory being normal and dipping prices. Let’s talk about two things today. I’d love to hear your take in the comments.

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Pickleball is keeping folks moving in Ohio… Cleveland housing prices are also on the move!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

While inventory levels are still low, at around a month and a half of inventory, in some smaller market areas in Cuyahoga County, and surrounding counties, I am seeing inventory levels increase rapidly in the past month. Inventory levels are increasing in this market area. Inventory levels are also increasing.

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Are Smaller Homes the Cure to Inventory Concerns?

Appraisal Buzz

A new blog examines the pros of constructing smaller homes, as housing inventory continues to lag behind demand nationwide. The post Are Smaller Homes the Cure to Inventory Concerns? The post Are Smaller Homes the Cure to Inventory Concerns? appeared first on DSNews. appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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The housing market feels like leftovers

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

It’s that time of year where we see less new listings due to sellers hibernating for the holidays, and some of the existing inventory just feels as stale as Aunt Tina’s green bean casserole that nobody wants to see during Thanksgiving.

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Market Still Strong as Low Inventory Persists- February Newsletter

DW Slater Company

The biggest answer is inventory. The inventory is still at very low levels. There are multiple reasons that inventory is still low but two major reasons, are that building costs and supply chain issues keep new construction from building as much to meet demands and existing homes are not coming on the market.

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Home Sales are Falling in Cuyahoga County While Prices Continue to Increase

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The agent went on to mention that many people she knows would like to sell their home but are afraid of not finding another one because inventory levels are so low. We’ve had under two months of inventory for the past couple of months. Homeowners need to sell their homes to make inventory for buyers. It’s beautiful.

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