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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market. In comparison, in 2011, homes took 96 days to sell. .

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Help for troubled borrowers is on the way. But will it come soon enough?

Housing Wire

Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. These contracts lack protections that accompany mortgages, such as forbearance plans and foreclosure procedures. “We In 2010, the Treasury launched the Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) program.

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Appraising Airbnb Properties

Appraisal Today

Most recently, the 2010 build became one of the most expensive homes on the market when it hit the market in early August at the greatly reduced $26 million listing price. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 7.21 percent from 7.31

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. And Exam Prep Plus includes 40 hours a month of Live Q&A with local instructors for a personal, guided approach. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

>> Insights from 12,000 consumers and over 300 architectural designers show that 51% of residents will work from home in 2022, up from 33% before the pandemic. Kitsap County had the fewest number of units built per household formed between 2010 and 2020 (0.55). >> Neilsen research shows that 11.5% It’s a 5-bedroom, 7.75-bath

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FINDING THE KEY TO UNLOCK ‘STUCK’ HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE

Will Springer Realtor

The rate today is the same as in the late 1960s, except during the housing bubble of 2008-2010 when ownership rose – and we know how that ended up! UNMARRIED AND BUYING TOGETHER For the third consecutive year, a report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) noted an increase in unmarried couples purchasing a home.

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HOME BUYERS FACING ‘TRIPLE-WHAMMY’ EFFECT

Will Springer Realtor

The House version, HB 1782 , is backed by developer and Realtor® lobbyists, Habitat for Humanity and environmental groups, according to The Seattle Times. between 2010 and 2020 to edge out Denver (22.9%) and Portland, Ore.-Vancouver, The aim is to generate more multi-family housing, from duplexes to fourplexes. Vancouver, Wash.

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