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Zillow: Over half of our iBuying inventory is on the move

Housing Wire

Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. The over 50% inventory being moved is more than half of the 18,000 number, a company spokesperson said Thursday. billion as of Sept.

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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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The Bay Area is the country’s 4th-hottest housing market

Housing Wire

“The weather situation hasn’t been ideal, consumer confidence in the real estate market has weakened, interest rates are an issue and inventory is tight.” Although other local agents said they wouldn’t characterize the market as being in a lull, they agree that interest rates and inventory are two major challenges to overcome.

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A Seller’s Market: What Does It Mean for Appraisers?

Appraisal Buzz

As an appraiser, you’re already familiar with buzzwords like seller’s and buyer’s markets. A seller’s market indicates demand is high and inventory is low, while a buyer’s market means inventory is high and demand is low. In a low inventory situation, numerous people may be interested in a single listing.

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Household Real Estate Value Jumps in the Second Quarter

Eyes on Housing

1 Financial Accounts of the United States indicates that the market value of households’ real estate assets increased over the quarter. Low existing for-sale inventory helped to increase real estate value after falling for three consecutive quarters. The second quarter of 2023 release of the Z.1 trillion from $42.07

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Skyrocketing lumber prices add $36K to new homes

Housing Wire

The hike has also added nearly $13,000 to the market value of an average new multifamily home, which translates into households paying $119 a month more to rent a new apartment, the NAHB said. thus, increasing inventory and driving overall prices down. “These lumber prices are clearly unsustainable. .”