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MBA forecast for 2021: Prepare for rising mortgage interest rates

Housing Wire

Housing inventory and prices. Given the low interest rates that are driving demand, housing inventory has become a rising concern. MBA Associate Vice President of Industry Analysis Joel Kan explained that current inventory rests at just a three-month supply. Profitability. trillion in 2005.

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Higher rates flip the homebuilders’ fortunes (again)

Housing Wire

Just like in the existing home sales market, when sales are low, anything positive on the rate side can move the market in a positive direction. This goes into my low housing bar theme for 2023 and why we need context with sales data. However, this isn’t how inventory grows in America. This represents a supply of 7.9

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Economic Turbulence Prompts Seattle Area Market Concern vs. Year Ago

Will Springer Realtor

The opening months of the Seattle/King County housing market can best be expressed as sparks of activity within a mostly tentative purchasing environment. The number of homeowners deciding to sell continues to lag, but inventory and time on market continue to [mostly] climb, reflecting still-hesitant buyers.” in Seattle.

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Built in 2003, the Mediterranean style primary residence totals 4, 050 sq. High-end construction with luxe touches throughout, vaulted ceilings elevate the space. Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. How does your market compare with Ryan’s?

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Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions

Houston Properties

Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? The buying frenzy and low inventory we saw last year and will continue to see for better parts of this year may push buyers (specially if driven by bad advice from an unseasoned Realtor) to make bad decisions.