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Q2 AgentPulse survey: Low inventory is greatest challenge

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Although more agents are fielding questions about the commission lawsuits than they were a quarter ago , they also remain optimistic about where the housing market is headed in the second quarter of 2024, according to the RealTrends Q2 2024 AgentPulse survey.

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The Red-Hot Housing Market

Housing Wire

This article is part of our 2022-23 Housing Market Forecast series. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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The ugly side of housing: low inventory

Housing Wire

After eight months of consecutive gains, the consequences of low inventory finally caught up with the housing market in February. drop in the number of homes in contract from the prior month, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Tightened supply was largely responsible for a 10.6% respectively.

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Local Housing Markets: Austin, Hartford and Lake Tahoe

Housing Wire

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country. Austin, Texas In 2021, Austin had one of the hottest housing markets in the country. For agents and sellers looking to succeed in Austin’s current market, Redding says pricing is key. “We

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Pending home sales slowed considerably in April: NAR

Housing Wire

“The impact of escalating interest rates throughout April dampened home buying, even with more inventory in the market,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. New-home sales , which are also based on contract signings, fell 4.7% New-home sales , which are also based on contract signings, fell 4.7%

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Red-hot US housing market begins to cool

Housing Wire

Though the demand for homes remained strong across the United States in August, there are clear signs that the housing market is past its peak. Still, the 69,563 homes that went into contract represented a 9% decrease from the high point set in May 2021. Why today’s housing market makes speed and agility crucial for lenders.

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Tech hub housing markets cool as industry turmoil dampens demand

Housing Wire

Housing markets in tech hubs were in high demand during the pandemic, with potential buyers facing fierce competition on homes in cities like San Jose and Austin. According to Redfin’s analysis, Austin, Texas has experienced the most rapidly cooling housing market in the nation over the last year.