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The 2022 housing market: A tale of two halves

Housing Wire

Marty Green thinks of the housing market in 2022 as two very different movies. But the housing market in the second half of 2022? The number of home listings dried up , contracts were canceled , the few buyers still out there demanded concessions , mortgage rates spiked to 7% and homebuilder sentiment hit rock bottom.

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Housing inventory falls under 1M again as sales collapse

Housing Wire

housing market , we just experienced an event that most people never thought could happen. The lack of sellers is also a demand problem and what we saw after June of 2022 is that sellers called it quits earlier and faster in the year than usual, resulting in total existing home sales totaling 5,030,000 to end 2022.

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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

Many of the complaints and allegations about appraisals related to not addressing the changes happening in the market as the meltdown began to occur, calling the market stable when prices were starting to decline. Between 2002-2005 in many markets, the real estate market was scorching, much like it is today.

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Existing home sales data shows extent of housing inflation

Housing Wire

The savagely unhealthy housing market theme of mine is running in full force now as we have gotten no relief on home prices and now have a mega jump in mortgage rates. . Since the summer of 2020, I have talked about what could change the housing market, which was a 10-year yield above 1.94%, which means rates over 4%. million to 1.28

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Dave Stevens on understanding this housing market

Housing Wire

I have been part of the mortgage banking industry since 1983 — 39 years to date through different housing markets. In many ways it was similar to today, with one exception: When I started, I hadn’t been spoiled by a housing market like the one in 2020 and 2021. The housing market won’t be like this forever.

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Are new home sales flagging a recession?

Housing Wire

Going back to the summer of 2020, the one factor that I said could change the housing market was the 10-year yield getting above 1.94%. The market is savagely unhealthy and needs balance; this is what we call balance! As you can see, sales levels were never elevated like what we saw from 2002-2005. Guess what happened in March?

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

Houston Properties

A Guide to Houston's Best Ranches & Farms On The Market. The demand is higher and there are good deals to be made both for sellers and buyers of farm and ranch-style homes. Work with the best Realtor in Houston to ensure that you’re purchasing a high-quality home at a favorable market value. Get PDF Now.