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Pending home sales crush hopes of forbearance crash bros

Housing Wire

From the National Association of Realtors : “Pending home sales rose 8% in May from the prior month and 13.1% is the highest reading for May since 2005. Contract signings rose in all regions in May compared to the prior month and one year ago. Of course, last year’s comps should be discounted due to COVID-19.

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Pending home sales dip as “seesaw” market continues

Housing Wire

Though the desire for buyers to purchase a new home remains strong, skyrocketing prices are putting the dream out of reach for some buyers, economists in the housing industry said. in June, according to the National Association of Realtors , which tracks the metric. (An The overall pending home sales index fell 1.9% in June, down 4.7%

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

That’s because fewer homes are being placed under contract. How do you know your house is overpriced? Your home is priced much higher than properties in your area Your REALTOR® will complete a comparative market analysis of the homes sold in your area in the 2-3 months. See chart below. How much do you adjust the price?

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The new home sales recession continues

Housing Wire

The housing market is in a recession, something that the homebuilders and the National Association of Realtors now agree with me on, as this recent CNBC clip shows. Over the years, I have tried to emphasize that the housing market in the U.S. can’t have a credit sales boom like we saw from 2002-2005.

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Anthony’s 2022 Predictions

Lamacchia Realty

2021 is going down in history as a historical year for the housing market across America. In fact, our REALTORS had multiple properties that had over 30 offers! If they aren’t in a rush to sell they don’t care when a REALTOR tells them they can list and show their home in a safe manner. 2021 Recap. But not in 2021.

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2021 Massachusetts Year in Review

Lamacchia Realty

Below is a graph that illustrates home sales per year since 2005. Below is a graph that illustrates monthly home prices since 2005. Pending Home Sales (contracts accepted). There is a way to navigate this market successfully, with hiring a highly-trained, expert REALTOR being the first most important step.

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When Will This Market Change?

Lamacchia Realty

When Will the Housing Market Change? So if someone bought a house in early January of 2021 and put 20% down, they would have nearly 40% equity in the home by the end of December. Since early March, about 40% of the homes that are for sale are going under contract within a week. week supply of homes on the market.