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Dave Stevens on understanding this housing market

Housing Wire

In fact, it was the skills I developed selling loans that helped develop my ability to influence policy leaders and others in industry during my time as Federal Housing Commissioner and as CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Buying now means being able to negotiate as a buyer.

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A Guide to Houston’s Best Ranches & Farms On The Market

Houston Properties

The ultimate ranch and farm buyer guide from the number one Realtor in Houston! The demand is higher and there are good deals to be made both for sellers and buyers of farm and ranch-style homes. Real estate developments in cities and metro areas need to go through a rigid approval process.

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The new home sales recession continues

Housing Wire

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. can’t have a credit sales boom like we saw from 2002-2005. The housing construction cycle is over, but the builders will finish their homes under contract and hope rates will fall soon to lock up buyers. This is 12.6 percent (±16.9 percent (±10.9

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New Hampshire 2023 Year in Review

Lamacchia Realty

The real estate landscape witnessed significant developments in 2023, as the New Hampshire market saw a historic low in listings. Despite this decline, motivated buyers were out there trying to secure a home while also trying to navigate lower affordability and low inventory. Average prices for closed sales increased by 7.2%

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Data Collectors: Appraisers vs. Uber Drivers

Appraisal Today

In 2000 and 2002, Architectural Digest named him one of the top 100 architects in the United States. Most buyers were tech people from the Bay Area. Lower rates from week to week have helped buyers in the market, but limited for-sale inventory remains a challenge for many homebuyers. Very tough market now with many layoffs.

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FED’S ACTIONS TAKE STEAM OUT OF HOUSING MARKET

Will Springer Realtor

We are now seeing “7s” in front of some rates to new mortgage consumers – a figure not seen since April 2002 – causing applications for new loans to hit a 25-year low this month. ( At least buyers will have more options and time to weigh their decision to purchase a home – but at what cost to the bottom line? Dining out. Theme parks.