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Supply chain issues still stymieing homebuilders

Housing Wire

Homebuilder confidence in single-family homes jumped one point to 84 in February from 83 in January , according to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Strong buyer demand in February helped offset supply chain challenges and a surge in lumber prices, according to Chuck Fowke, NAHB chairman.

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Dave Stevens on understanding this housing market

Housing Wire

I have been part of the mortgage banking industry since 1983 — 39 years to date through different housing markets. In many ways it was similar to today, with one exception: When I started, I hadn’t been spoiled by a housing market like the one in 2020 and 2021. economy, especially the mortgage and housing sector.

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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. The market is going to go into correction,” he said. “I

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Relocation Trends for Buyers in 2022

Appraisal Buzz

The housing market has been a roller coaster ride since COVID-19 began, and it hasn’t shown signs of stopping in 2022. It’s increasingly difficult for home appraisers to predict what will happen next, between seller booms and fluctuating mortgage rates. More Second Home Purchases. More Second Home Purchases. 2021 to Jan.

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New Home Construction Expectations for 2022

Appraisal Buzz

The housing market boomed in 2021 like few could have expected. Of course, the construction industry has been facing some pressing challenges, including hitches in global and national supply chains. This makes new home construction a continued challenge, even as demand exists to accelerate new housing.

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Here are 4 macro trends impacting the 2022 housing market

Housing Wire

Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business. What are the drivers of housing demand in 2022? 5 predictions for the 2022 housing market.

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Logan Mohtashami on why this is a savagely unhealthy housing market

Housing Wire

Due to this reality, I have downgraded the housing market from unhealthy housing to a savagely unhealthy housing market. Housing construction will be impacted if the monthly supply for new homes breaks above 6.5 To downgrade it to a savagely unhealthy housing market caught some people by surprise.