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The worst for mortgages may be over, but younger borrowers still face affordability challenges

Housing Wire

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell. If home prices and lending costs moderate in 2024, significant demand could flow into the market.

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Mortgage rates — not commission lawsuits — will be the story in 2024 for publicly traded brokerages

Housing Wire

But in 2024, industry analysts believe mortgage rates will be the primary focus for many firms. “I I think the three most important factors driving sentiment and action next year are going to be supply, demand and mortgage rates.” An outcome like this would put additional pressure on a firm’s margins. “I

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

In 2021, more than 90% of borrowers who closed a loan with fintech mortgage lender Neat Loans opted for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The way ARMs work is lenders offer lower mortgage rates for the initial three, five, seven years. The mortgage industry is different from 14 years ago. in 2005, the MBA said.

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Price Adjustments and the 2023 Market

Lamacchia Realty

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Inventory didn’t increase at the rate most assumed it would.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Rising prices weren’t favorable but with historically low mortgage rates , they were still affordable for buyers.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

The Florida real estate market has shifted, and the number of active listings has increased at a much faster rate than the rest of the country over recent months. Due to these rising costs and rising number of listings, condos are remaining on the market for much longer periods than before, attracting less interest from buyers.

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Price Adjustments in 2021: Tis the Season

Lamacchia Realty

Though there were several months through winter and spring that it never seemed possible this year, the market is slowly beginning to be less competitive for buyers. Homes are essentially flying off the shelves this year, so if a home sits on the market without much interest, at some point you have to consider improving the price.