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U.S. Housing Market Collapse? Nowhere in Sight

Empire Appraisal Group

Housing Market Collapse? Housing Market Collapse? The housing market has taken a few hits, such as a doubling of mortgage rates in 2022, but it remains solid even if legitimate news providers suggest doom and gloom. NEW YORK – The rock-hard foundation of the U.S. Housing Market Collapse?

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King County Home Sales Cool as Interest Rates Inch Toward 8%

Will Springer Realtor

Unfortunately for buyers, a combination of the typical seasonal trend and higher borrowing costs has slowed housing market activity to an excruciatingly slow pace – and there are concerning signs ahead. First a look at September’s numbers: A wave of last-chance listings for the year hit the market after Labor Day.

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Affordability Woes Keep King County Housing Activity on Slow Burn

Will Springer Realtor

It’s the bacon and eggs of the housing market – two staples that are often linked to one another. The pandemic housing market was super-charged by historically low interest rates and buyers seeking more spacious properties amid global health fears. In March, 33% of homes listed for sale in the U.S. in Seattle.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Pre-licensing exam coursework = $500 to $1,600 Sales agent examination fee = $43 License renewal fee after 2 years = $110 Other miscellaneous fees = about $100 Estimated total = Between $800 and $2000 [7] Miscellaneous fees may include courses you take as a supplement to the required coursework, such as an exam prep class.

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CITIES FACE DAUNTING OFFICE-VACANCY CHALLENGE

Will Springer Realtor

. >> There were 1.25M mortgages created in Q1 – conventional, refinanced and home-equity loans combined – marking the eighth consecutive quarterly decline and lowest reading since Q4 of 2000, according to ATTOM. The county saw the combined number of single-family, townhome and condo listings increase in June by 4.4%

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HOME BUYERS FACING ‘TRIPLE-WHAMMY’ EFFECT

Will Springer Realtor

One of those teachings is that when a market keeps rising steadily for an extended period there comes a time when expectations for some type of a correction weaves its way into the conversation. For our housing market, it’s time to have that talk. in January to $775,000. home (2 parking) for , gulp!, 9.7M ($3094/sq. difference?

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

The National Association of Realtors® recently announced a new partnership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, a nonprofit that promotes homeownership and advocates for greater equality in housing. were flipped in Q1, the lowest level since 2000, according to ATTOM. JULY HOUSING UPDATE. below the $7.2M asking price.

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