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Housing inventory falls under 1M again as sales collapse

Housing Wire

During that period, we saw new listing data decline. However, in 2020 new listing data came back, and we don’t want to see the new listings continue to decline this year — that would be a double negative for the housing market. So the fact that we are back to an average of 26 days on market makes me happier.

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The homebuilders got lucky this time

Housing Wire

If the homebuilders and homebuyers knew rates would hit 7% in 2022, many would not have taken those contracts they’re canceling now. Just look at the chart below and how bad credit looked from 2005 to 2008, then the job loss recession happened. Let me be honest here: we got lucky as a country.

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Massachusetts 2023 Year in Review

Lamacchia Realty

This report breaks down sales, average prices, the number of active listings, and how many listings went under contract for 2023 compared to 2022 and discusses what is predicted to unfold in 2024. Lowest number of homes listed in recorded history, decreased by 18.7% Average prices for closed sales increased by 3.4%

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2021 New Hampshire Average Prices Rise 15%

Lamacchia Realty

Homes Listed – All of NH. New listings in 2021 followed a less treacherous trendline in 2021 than 2020 but still couldn’t quite keep up with pre-pandemic markets. decrease in the state of New Hampshire brought listings to 27,131 from 28,127 the previous year. Homes Pending (contract accepted) – All of NH.

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