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Latest jobs report a good sign for bonkers housing market

Housing Wire

A total of 431,000 non-farm payroll jobs were added in March, and employment in the construction industry is now above its pre-pandemic level, after the industry added 19,000 jobs. The unemployment rate is now just marginally higher than its February 2020 level of 3.5%. In the construction industry, unemployment fell 6.0%

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A closer look at 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. from 2010 to 2020, Peoria’s population dropped 2.5%

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Pending home sales surged in December: NAR

Housing Wire

month over month in December, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). It was the largest monthly jump in pending home sales since 2020. Job additions and income growth will further help with housing affordability, but increased supply will be essential to satisfying all potential demand.”

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Homes in Boise, Idaho are “flying off the market”

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1 midsized housing market to watch in 2020 , according to Zillow, because of its draw for young professionals, families, and retirees alike. The demand is clear — the Boise housing market has just 0.3 months worth of housing inventory, which is the lowest ever, the report from Keller Williams said.

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Mortgage rates drop below 3% again

Housing Wire

In fact, homeowners who refinanced their 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in 2020 saved more than $2,800 dollars annually. Record low rates lit the fire under what was a scorching hot market in 2020 with some economists speculating rising rates may be the best option for cooling it back down.

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Mortgage rates jump to 3.17% last week

Housing Wire

Mortgage applications decreased for the third straight week on Wednesday, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association , as rising mortgage rates pushed refinance activity down to its slowest pace since September 2020. Even a slight quarter turn in rates will cause many borrowers to wait out the market. That’s a full 5% drop.

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Mortgage rates rise but stay sub-3%

Housing Wire

However, despite fluctuating sub-3% mortgage rates, borrowers are still competing in a supply strained and overheated market. Home prices continue to accelerate while inventory remains low and new home construction cannot happen fast enough,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Even though rates have been below 3.2%

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