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First-time homebuyers fueling hot Des Moines housing market

Housing Wire

The Des Moines housing market has had a record-setting year for home sales, which local Realtors credit to low mortgage rates, the work from home phenomenon and Des Moines’ affordable lifestyle. Stewart also said her clients want acreage and bigger yards because everyone is inside at home, working or schooling.

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Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook

Housing Wire

The Federal Reserve ‘s effort to temper inflation has cooled the housing market that remains subdued with mortgage rates north of 7%. However, a silver lining in the subdued housing market is the strength in new-home sales. It’s just gotten back to the pace of bankruptcy we saw in 2019.

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DataDigest: What happens when insurance carriers abandon America’s biggest housing markets

Housing Wire

When clients find their dream house and are ready to make an offer, Todd Armstrong’s next call isn’t necessarily to the seller’s agent or the buyer’s loan officer. “We Tight inventory and soaring home prices have pushed more homebuyers to more affordable areas in California.

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Here’s an inside look at local housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Conway, Arkansas. Rochester, New York.

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How Andrew Marquis plans to close more loans in a low-inventory market  

Housing Wire

Lack of inventory is an issue builders and mortgage loan originators alike are dealing with across the nation. It’s also what keeps Andrew Marquis, regional vice president at CrossCountry Mortgage and Scotsman Guide ’s seventh top LO, up at night, especially as he sees more buyers entering the market.

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Xactus targets lenders through active listing data

Housing Wire

Verification solutions provider Xactus wants to court more lenders through its active listing data in a tight housing market. Xactus Wednesday announced its new active listing scan program, which will scan residential addresses for changes in listing status and the average number of days on market for a neighborhood.

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Redfin: Over half of buyers are going above asking price

Housing Wire

But until then, the housing market will remain red-hot.” ” How real estate agents can alleviate consumer pain points in a tight market. The severe lack of inventory in today’s housing market has been a source of stress for home buyers and real estate agents alike. Presented by: Move Sales.

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