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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

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We have brought down expenses and continue to grow our agent count and inventory advantage,” Reffkin said. First, more buyers are using agents in 2023 than in 2003. For example, Compass has access to off-market exclusives through Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon, which is particularly important in a low-inventory environment.”

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New American Funding onboards top Chicago loan officer 

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Because of the lack of inventory and multiple offers, the NAF Cash product will give an advantage for my clients over other butter that cannot make a cash offer,” said Steinway. Founded in 2003 by Rick Arvielo and his wife, Patty Arvielo , NAF offers a variety of conventional, government, adjustable-rate and non-qualified mortgages.

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The risk of zero-down loans while the Fed talks recession

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This can lead to home prices getting out of control , especially when total inventory gets to all-time lows. The National Association of Realtors’ total Inventory data shows that historically we have between 2 to 2.5 million homes for sale, but in 2022 we got as low as 870,000 in total inventory.

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Cash-out refis are in high demand as equity levels skyrocket

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Black Knight said that elevated prices will continue into the foreseeable future, as inventory shortages continue to put upward pressure on home prices. Additionally, the report said that the monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest) to purchase an average-priced home with 20% down increased by close to 25% since the start of 2021.

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Home price growth slows but affordability pressures remain: Black Knight

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But housing is the least affordable it has been since the mid-1980s as mortgage rates rise and home values soar, driven by low housing inventory, a new Black Knight report suggests. Today’s falling affordability is due to rising rates and soaring home values largely driven by low inventory levels. in May from a revised 20.4%

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Higher rates flip the homebuilders’ fortunes (again)

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If sales are working from an elevated number, like what we saw from 2003-2005, it’s a different subject altogether. Homebuilders’ for-sale inventory and months’ supply The seasonally-adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of January was 439,000. However, this isn’t how inventory grows in America.

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MBA forecast for 2021: Prepare for rising mortgage interest rates

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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. trillion in 2020 – the closest we’ve gotten to 2003’s high of $3.81

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