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2007 had ten times more housing supply than today

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

That’s what 2007 had compared to right now. Today I want to share a stunning supply visual for Sacramento, and talk briefly about what’s happening with sellers and prices. Enjoy if you wish.

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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. As appraisers, we faced tremendous pressure from buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and loan officers during the previous run-up.

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Data breach at Nations Direct Mortgage impacts 83,000 borrowers

Housing Wire

Founded in 2007, Nations Direct Mortgage is a direct seller to Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae , according to its website. The wholesale lender notified impacted individuals of the data breach at the end of February. Customers were notified of the protection services earlier this month.

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Why are existing home prices rising when sales are still so low?

Housing Wire

The one thing that is positive this year which is different than last year is new listing data is rising year over year, nothing spectacular, but it’s a positive story for housing This means we have more sellers that will be buyers in 2024. million, and in 2007, it peaked at 4 million.

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Fairway makes new reverse mortgage investments, rejoins NRMLA

Housing Wire

The division’s leadership team will now also include Dan Ventura, who has served at Fairway since 2007 and last year was appointed as VP of reverse mortgage operations. “This partnership underscores Fairway’s commitment to the highest levels of professionalism and ethics in serving senior homeowners.”

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You can’t buy what’s not for sale in the housing market

Housing Wire

And there’s another thing that separates the housing market from other markets — the buyer is often also the seller. In most markets, the seller, or supplier, makes their decision about adding supply to the market independent of the buyer, or source of demand, and their decision to buy. Homer Simpson or Spock?

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Lower mortgage rates are stabilizing the housing market

Housing Wire

These were forced credit sellers, which means these sellers don’t sell to buy a home like a traditional seller does. Since they were distressed forced sellers, inventory skyrocketed in 2006 and stayed very elevated in 2007 and 2008. Total inventory levels. NAR: Total Inventory levels 1.22