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Opinion: The ripple effect on the U.S. housing market from China’s real estate crisis

Housing Wire

The real estate market in China, both commercial and residential, have been unwinding over the last few years. in 2008 and 2009. some luxury residential markets that saw an influx of Chinese buyers could be particularly vulnerable. Following a pattern eerily similar to the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Millennials struggle to compete with boomers for homes

Housing Wire

From 2009 to 2019, the share of recent buyers who are 60 years and old grew 47% , while the share of recent buyers ages 18-39 fell by 13%. From 2009 to 2019, the share of recent buyers who are 60 years and old grew 47% , while the share of recent buyers ages 18-39 fell by 13%.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Stacy Esser

Housing Wire

Below, Esser answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? His recent article, “Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where’s the inventory?” takes a deep dive into what the heck is going on with purchase applications, housing demand and inventory levels.

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Housing Market Down But Not Out- January Newsletter

DW Slater Company

What’s happening in the housing markets? Mortgage rates impact housing as they affect buying power. As we look at the housing market for 2022, a clear shift has occurred. Sellers have been in charge as buyer demand was fueled by historically low mortgage interest rates.

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Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where’s the inventory?

Housing Wire

It’s an excellent time to discuss housing inventory. The housing market shifted in March of this year. As the 10-year yield broke above 1.94% and mortgage rates rose, we saw the impact on housing data. Today, however, the purchase application data is actually down to levels we saw in 2009 ! housing market.

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Mike Fratantoni on MBA’s 2022 mortgage market forecast

Housing Wire

When this article was published, the unemployment rate is at 4.2%, inflation is above 6%, and both stock market and housing market values are elevated. Lenders should expect a much faster pace of hikes over the next few years than what was experienced following the 2009 recession. The encouraging news?

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Fla. Unlikely to Feel Impact from Slowing Market

Empire Appraisal Group

Unlikely to Feel Impact from Slowing Market. Wary buyers and rising interest rates may affect some U.S. markets, but Fla.’s s rising demand and lack of construction will probably offset a potential cooldown. We are poised to have a very hot market through 2022 and a very robust spring homebuying season.”.