Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

The positive: Homeowners in primarily Black neighborhoods earned an average of $59,000 in home equity in 2020, compared with $50,000 for homeowners in primarily white neighborhoods between 2019 through January 2021. That $59,000 gain represents a median home equity increase of 197%. By 2021, that number shrank to $24,000.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

Inversely, data from Zillow showed for-sale inventory climb the highest in four major real estate markets – Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York. The Texas capital saw the largest rise in median list prices for homes among the 50 largest U.S. markets; by December 2020, prices were already up 23.6% and Austin.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Rob Nunziata , co-CEO and co-founder of Florida-based FBC Mortgage , says one mortgage sweetener that holds out some promise for making houses more affordable for a broader swath of borrowers is the temporary rate buydown. “It Nobody was doing buydowns in 2020 and 2021 [when 30-year fixed mortgage rates were in the 3% range].

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

Home prices accelerated yet again in March, for the 10th straight time. from March 2020, according to the most recent S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index report. Higher material costs , a lack of inventory and labor continue to drive demand, pushing up home prices. .” In fact, they rose 13.2%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

Residential brokerage and mortgage lender William Raveis is buying its clients’ homes across New England, the tri-state area and Florida. WRRE also will help them buy, finance and insure their next home purchase, with mortgage closing times in as few as eight days, considerably faster than the industry average.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. It only takes a few bad appraisers doing this kind of thing to cause home prices to artificially inflate. It is interesting that inventory levels were increasing rapidly in the years leading up to 2008.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Pandemic has caused mortgage rates to linger around the 3% range for a while now after having initially dipped into the high twos in what was a historically low number. As it stands, this week kicked off at 3.92%, a level not seen since January of 2020 according to the chart below. Image Source. An eighth of a point increase (.125%)

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 11, 2023

From record-high sale prices to record-low inventory, the market has shown us that just when we think we know what will happen it will show us something different. The higher rates resulted in larger mortgage payments which took many buyers out of the market. Sale volume reflects the number of homes sold during a certain time period.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 17, 2023

From COVID-19 interventions to supply chain disruptions to record inflation, the hits kept coming against a real estate market that was already experiencing diminished inventories and a growing pool of buyers. Prior to COVID, i.e. March of 2020, inventory was already falling. Where Have We Been? Where Do We Stand Now?

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 28, 2022

and data from Freddie Mac, low interest rates and limited availability of homes in desired areas led to an overall increase of home prices of 11.3% in 2020 and 16.9% The United States housing market will continue to struggle with a low inventory of homes available for sale in 2022. by the end of 2022."

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Boston Appraisal

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Rise in Interest Rates and How It Affects Buyers and Sellers When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the Federal Reserve was quick to act by substantially reducing interest rates, which resulted in many new buyers entering the market to purchase a home at low rates.

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Quicken Loans

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Along with the pandemic, 2020 brought a chaotic whirlwind for the housing market. Mortgage rates dropped down to record lows that carried through much of 2021. In addition, home values and sales skyrocketed. In combination with low housing inventory and labor shortages, that drove up selling prices.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 5, 2021

Although the real estate market was not immune from the effects of business shutdowns and curtailments in 2020, neither was it hobbled: unprecedented low mortgage rates; strong millennial demand; and the flight from city to suburbs hastened buying and selling in America. Forbearance might be another.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the years before 2008, mortgage lenders made subprime loans to borrowers without verified income or adequate down payments while pushing risky loan products. But … home price growth will decelerate in the coming year, experts predict. But … home price growth will decelerate in the coming year, experts predict.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

Due in part to the inventory of available homes for sale being historically low, it was low at the end of 2019 and continues to drop. According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020. With limited inventory, home values are on the rise.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 9, 2022

Back then the economy dove down into a deep recession and home values plummeted. Here are a couple key differences from the last Recession: Home Prices Still Increasing The past few years homeowners have been enjoying property value increases. Inventory levels continue to rise which is slowly balancing out the market.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to an article on Bankrate.com, written by Jeff Ostrowski, "Mortgage rates plumbed to new depths in January 2021, setting all-time lows south of 3 percent." The inventory of homes available are historically low as well. The inventory of active listings is still down 52.8% There wasn't a lack of inventory either.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A Dip in New Mortgages With interest rates soaring to unexpected heights, many prospective homebuyers have taken a step back from applying for new mortgages. Many have been caught off guard by the spike in rates and are cautiously waiting and hoping for home values to become more affordable.

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Cornerstone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

A housing inventory shortage. Thankfully, housing inventory levels have slowly begun to rise. The recent Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com states: “In July, newly listed homes grew by 6.5 And yet, though small inventory gains have been made, total housing inventory is still tight in most parts of the U.S.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 10, 2022

When COVID hit , policy makers flooded the market with all different kinds of stimulus and the Federal Reserve started buying a historic number of mortgage-backed securities to drive mortgage interest rates down. Congratulations, frustrated home buyers ! Home sellers, the market has changed.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

High demand and low inventory have lifted home prices nearly 20 percent over what they were in the autumn of 2020. Home Prices Yes, home values will continue to rise against other economic pressures, according to an estimation reported by Fannie Mae. Again, good news for sellers; a headache for seekers.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 12, 2023

Sales were down 25% in Austin, Texas compared to 2021, and values are likely to continue decreasing in 2023. Price drops are becoming more normal, and we can expect home values to decrease by 10-15% on average across major markets. Builders will continue to target first-time home buyers with incentives. Episode Links.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 9, 2024

The past year witnessed a financial rollercoaster, with interest rates fluctuating between 5.99% and 8.03% for conventional 30-year mortgages, according to Mortgage News Daily. Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities. At the same time, many homeowners are sitting comfortably with low mortgage rates. 14 nationally with 5.5%

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Eppraisal

JUNE 8, 2021

Here's what to be prepared for: Competition Inventory is at its lowest point in many years. According to Realtor.com's April 2021 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, the national inventory of active listings declined by 53% over last year. Prices Too High Home values are rising. year-over-year in December 2020.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling this winter may be smarter: Even after the buyer boom seen in 2020 , it continues: Buyer demand is outpacing the supply of available homes for sale, so homebuyers frequently compete to snatch up limited listings. Notably, homes are selling much sooner right now than they typically do in the winter.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

Home price growth slowed in May, showing signs of a cooling housing market. But housing is the least affordable it has been since the mid-1980s as mortgage rates rise and home values soar, driven by low housing inventory, a new Black Knight report suggests. in May from a revised 20.4%

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Eppraisal

APRIL 8, 2021

Home values are increasing as buyers are competing for homes. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes is at it's lowest since 1999. The NAR cites that in December of 2020 the inventory was down 23% compared to December of 2019. Home values are currently rising.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 12, 2022

According to the latest census, the population in Raleigh grew by almost 64,000 residents between 2010 and 2020. While resale homes are spending less time on the market, there are still more homes for sale than buyers in Raleigh. More Raleigh residents live in an owned home than a rented one. is renter-occupied.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The market normally remains strong, and home values rise, through the spring and summer months. These pandemic-related changes interacted with the existing housing inventory shortage, resulting in sharp price increases for both owned homes and rental units." Real estate is cyclical year-over-year.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 13, 2021

The real estate market is hot right now with pent-up buyer demand from 2020. According to the National Association of Realtors, the inventory of available homes on the market set a record at the end of 2020 as being the lowest since 1999. Help get you pre-approved for a mortgage. * Help you arrange inspections.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The sector’s inventory levels, sales volume, and average sales prices indicate that momentum will continue this year. Low mortgage rates have steadied, welcoming batches of new buyers eager to own a home in the market. What Does Low Inventory Mean for Ohio Land for Sale? Residential Real Estate Sales.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The housing market in and around King County was moving along swimmingly at the start of 2022, with homes selling briskly and buyers taking advantage of interest rates in the 3s. and jump in mortgage rates of 4 percentage points has created a housing market belly flop. months’ inventory while Seattle is at 2.5

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 31, 2022

The January 2022 Home Data Index (HDI ) Market Report shows national quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) home price growth is at 3.4 The Fed has been buying Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it looks like the Fed will try and unwind the buildup going forward.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

. “Although there was a decline in home purchases, potential buyers are out and about searching, but much more measured about their financial limits, and simply waiting for more inventory,” Yun said. Yun said that the inflated home prices have made “for an unbalanced market, but prices would normalize with more supply.”.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. A home valued too high can lock a homeowner into an unaffordable mortgage and increase the risk of foreclosure.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

Not much work probably compared with 2020-2022. The Inevitable Cyclicality of Mortgage Lending. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on declining mortgage loans, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. This is the past. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Housing entered 2022 riding high on several superlatives: the highest-ever annual price appreciation, the lowest-ever active inventory and the fastest monthly rise in mortgage rates since 2016. Our forecast is for home values to rise 16% from December 2021 to December 2022.

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