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Dave Stevens on understanding this housing market

Housing Wire

It boxed out many first-time homebuyers who found themselves unable to compete against buyers willing to place a non-contingent offer above full price. In fact, while in won’t match 2020 or 2021, purchase mortgage dollar volume should be better than any year from 2002–2020. Buying now means being able to negotiate as a buyer.

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

Amid rising land and construction costs, permits for single-family homes in King County slowed in the third quarter to 940, down 7.8% Who said this is a sellers’ market? The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) monthly sentiment index rose three points in November, to 83 on a scale of 1-100. Census data through October.

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November Housing Update

Will Springer Realtor

The housing market in and around King County was moving along swimmingly at the start of 2022, with homes selling briskly and buyers taking advantage of interest rates in the 3s. Historically low interest rates brought buyers and investors out of the woodwork for any homes for sale. Give us some cooling – stat! “We

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Keep them up to date in every step of the report so that they can keep the Lender (and the Buyer/Seller/Realtor/Closing Attorneys when applicable) all in the loop on the progress of the report. Is there any way to mitigate the risk and improve the property value? Building homes at a higher elevation will help.

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How to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests

Appraisal Today

How Grocery Store Locations Impact Home Values. Excerpts: While homes near a Trader Joe’s realized an average 5-year home price appreciation of 49 percent, and homes near a Whole Foods saw an average appreciation of 45 percent, ALDI had a slight advantage at 58 percent. Qualified buyers and listing prices.