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Employment gains could help housing inventory

Housing Wire

Sectors that were hit hardest by the pandemic led job growth last month, with jumps in leisure, hospitality, public and private education and construction – good signs for the housing industry. Despite increased rate of tech adoption, the mortgage industry still has room for continued development and processes. Labor Department.

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Ron Terwilliger on how to make more affordable housing

Housing Wire

This development did not occur overnight: Over the past 20 years, we have “underbuilt” housing by at least 5.5 Supply-side” solutions that focus on new construction and the preservation of the existing housing stock are equally important. since 2008. million Americans — 67% of potential first-time buyers.

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The Goodwin: Newest Belltown Condo Uniquely Positioned for the Modern Buyer

Will Springer Realtor

The Goodwin is the newest Belltown residential choice that is uniquely positioned for the modern buyer. Constructed in 2010 with high standards, the concrete-and-steel, eight-story structure was first opened as an apartment until owners decided to convert each unit and open as a condo later this year. A home can be yours today.

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Mortgage buy downs on the rise as builders try to entice more buyers

Housing Wire

The NAHB/HMI report is based on a monthly survey of NAHB members, in which respondents are asked to rate both current market conditions for the sale of new homes and expected conditions for the next six months, as well as traffic of prospective buyers of new homes. To bring in more buyers, 59% of builders surveyed reported using incentives.

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What’s Happening With the Nation’s Housing Inventory?

McKissock

Do we have enough houses to meet buyer demand, or will seller listings continue to be snatched up before they hit the market? In 2008, many people lost their homes when the housing bubble burst. Need for New Construction. Now that interest rates are rising, there’s a true lack of affordable housing for buyers.

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Appraising New Construction

Appraisal Today

6 Tips for Appraising New Construction Homes Excerpts: Lenders, FHA, and the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) treat new construction a little differently. When appraising new construction homes, certain factors that don’t always apply to existing dwellings must be considered. Keep a file of local building costs 4.

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Victoria Real Estate Market 5-Year Predictions

D Fritz Appraisals

The state of Victoria’s housing market is never far from anyone’s mind, especially for first-time home buyers, those moving to a new area or for people looking to sell. They have suggested this will happen as a result of buyers being pushed out of the market as interest and mortgage rate increases shrink their available budget by up to 15%.