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Fannie Mae increases 2021 economic growth forecast

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in 2021, an increase of 0.8 in 2021, with the monthly pace slowing throughout the year. trillion in 2021, up from the projected $1.6 trillion in 2021, down from a projected all-time high of $2.8 Managing Credit Risk in 2021 and Beyond. in 2021 and 3.2%

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Fannie alters 2021 forecast due to housing market shortage

Housing Wire

A full month of sub-3% mortgage rates , ongoing housing market supply constraints, and a 300% increase in lumber prices over the past 15 months has prompted Fannie Mae ‘s Economic and Strategic Group to revise several of its 2021 forecasts.

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Study: 24% of sellers received four or more offers in 2021

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home sellers received four or more offers on their home in 2021, according to Zillow’s latest consumer housing trends report. The rise in the number of homes that received multiple offers is reflected in the increased frequency of bidding wars in 2021. Nearly one quarter of U.S.

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HousingWire Magazine: August 2021

Housing Wire

This is the exact type of energy and fervor that fills the award profiles of HousingWire’s 2021 Women of Influence honorees who are featured in this magazine. The post HousingWire Magazine: August 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. Brena Nath HW+ Managing Editor.

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More households paid their rent and mortgage in Q2 2021

Housing Wire

Fewer than five million households failed to make their rent or mortgage payments in the second quarter of 2021, despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still being felt across the country. million households) missed, delayed, or made a reduced payment in June 2021, while 4.6%

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HousingWire Magazine: March 2021

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The post HousingWire Magazine: March 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. Magazine Mortgage 2021 HWplus March Tech100At this point, you’re probably used to seeing Kelsey Ramírez ’s name in this spot.

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engage.marketing 2021

Housing Wire

In 2021, all housing professionals must be focused on the 3 P’s: Process, Profitability and Purchase. The post engage.marketing 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. ALL EYES ON PURCHASE.

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Fed bond purchases to keep pace through end of 2021

Housing Wire

The Federal Reserve made another bid for economic stability on Friday after Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said he expects the central bank to maintain the pace of its bond purchases through 2021. “My The post Fed bond purchases to keep pace through end of 2021 appeared first on HousingWire.

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Will there be a housing supply shortage in 2021?

Housing Wire

This is the fifth installment of our economist Q&A series, as we work to answer the top 2021 housing market questions for our HW+ members. Get $75 off your initial membership with coupon code “intro75” The post Will there be a housing supply shortage in 2021?

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Three reasons there won’t be a 2021 housing market crash

Housing Wire

Now, in the first weeks of 2021, it’s like de ja vu all over again. Our friendly neighborhood bubble boys are hawking a 2021 housing crash, citing as evidence the moderation of some housing data metrics that inevitably follow parabolic increases. 2020 came, and with it COVID-19.

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The housing market won’t crash in 2021. Here’s why

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The post The housing market won’t crash in 2021. Economics Housing Market credit bubble Demographics Housing Affordability housing bubble Housing crash 2021 housing inventory HWplus MBA purchase application

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For 2021 housing data, context is key

Housing Wire

2021 was supposed to be different. months (approximately) of 2021, remember that 2020 started off strong. But, if the early part of 2021 we can see 1%- 11% growth in purchase applications, year over year, that would seem correct to me. This will be made up in 2021.

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Homeowners gain $2.9 trillion in equity in Q2 2021

Housing Wire

trillion in equity in the second quarter of 2021, a 29.3% Meanwhile the Chicago- Naperville-Arlington Heights metro area had the largest share of negative equity for homeowners in Q2 2021, at 5.2%. In total, homeowners of 163,000 residential properties regained equity in Q2 2021.

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Experts optimistic about home sales in 2021

Housing Wire

But a promising 2021 for homebuyers is on the horizon, Yun said, with low mortgage rates and a fiscal stimulus expected to be passed by the Biden administration, which should bolster the housing market. “I million in 2021, Yun said. pending home sales dipped to the tune of 0.3%

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What’s next for housing in 2021?

Housing Wire

As we look ahead to 2021, we remember that this year, the housing market has continued to remain a bright spot in the economy, even as other areas continue to struggle amid stay-at-home orders and economic shutdowns. The post What’s next for housing in 2021?

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2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage Winners

Housing Wire

The 2021 Tech100 Mortgage winners are revolutionizing the mortgage process – from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets. The following table presents the 2021 winners. The post 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage Winners appeared first on HousingWire.

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Homebuilders preparing for big 2021, data suggests

Housing Wire

A seasonal dip was to be expected, experts said, but the widespread distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine should give the economy – and the housing industry – a shot in the arm in 2021. The post Homebuilders preparing for big 2021, data suggests appeared first on HousingWire.

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Home sellers are feeling good about 2021

Housing Wire

The post Home sellers are feeling good about 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. Home sellers are chomping at the bit. As the economy reopens, vaccinations continue to roll out and stimulus checks reach bank accounts across America, home sellers are increasingly optimistic.

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Pending home sales shock 2021 housing crash bears

Housing Wire

in October — and since we are days away from December, we can officially label the 2021 housing crash bears as even worse than the 2020 housing crash bears. As we can see below, housing moderated, found a base and moved higher toward the second half of 2021.

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The 2021 housing market recap by Logan Mohtashami

Housing Wire

What a year 2021 has been. economy continue to recover from the lows of April of 2020, but the 2021 economic data shows it has been one of the hottest years in many decades. The housing market didn’t crash at all, in fact, more Americans bought homes with mortgages in 2021 than in 2020.

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Existing home sales pop the 2021 housing bubble boys

Housing Wire

Now that we are a few days away from October, we can again say that the housing bubble boys and the forbearance crash bros have whiffed just as severely in 2021 as they did in 2020. The post Existing home sales pop the 2021 housing bubble boys appeared first on HousingWire.

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Introducing the HousingWire 2021 Tech Trendsetters

Housing Wire

See below for the full list of HousingWire’s 2021 Tech Trendsetters, and click through for the profiles of each honoree. The post Introducing the HousingWire 2021 Tech Trendsetters appeared first on HousingWire.

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2021 Market Leaders: Compass, flat-fee brokers make noise

Housing Wire

RealTrends Market Leaders report ranks the top residential real estate firms in over 160 different metropolitan areas based on 2021 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings. View the 2021 RealTrends Market Leaders report.

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HousingWire Magazine: February 2021

Housing Wire

The post HousingWire Magazine: February 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. Magazine Mortgage Servicing 2021 February HWplus servicingWe start the beginning of each year with a magazine issue that focuses on servicing, and this year is no different.

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COVID-19 remains “wildcard” in 2021 housing market

Housing Wire

As 2020 comes to an end, realtor.com ’s economists believe that the housing inventory shortage won’t be as dire in 2021. The 2021 housing market will be much more ‘normal’ than the wild swings we saw in 2020,” said realtor.com’s Chief Economist Danielle Hale.

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HousingWire Magazine: June 2021

Housing Wire

The post HousingWire Magazine: June 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. Brena Nath HW+ Managing Editor.

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Protected: Homeownership Summit 2021

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To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Homeownership Summit 2021 appeared first on HousingWire. This content is password protected. Uncategorized Real Estate Enthusiasts Special Report Special Reports

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Introducing the 2021 HousingWire Vanguards

Housing Wire

The post Introducing the 2021 HousingWire Vanguards appeared first on HousingWire. If you were tasked with defining the word “leadership,” how would you explain what it means?

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Hello 2021, goodbye credit reporting agencies?

Housing Wire

In this regard, 2021 has not disappointed, as it has already been full of the stark reality that the changing of the guard within the White House hasn’t given us much insight into the future of our housing market. The post Hello 2021, goodbye credit reporting agencies?

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What to expect from the 2021 housing market

Housing Wire

Here’s what I think that means for the 2021 housing market. For housing in 2021, the range in the 10-year yield will be between 0.62% and 1.94% , but consider these caveats. The post What to expect from the 2021 housing market appeared first on HousingWire.

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December 2021 Demo Day: NTC

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The post December 2021 Demo Day: NTC appeared first on HousingWire. PerfectDocs. PerfectDocs, created by NTC, is the first complete web-based solution that provides both NTC and client users a “share the work” solution.

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December 2021 Demo Day: Sagent

Housing Wire

The post December 2021 Demo Day: Sagent appeared first on HousingWire. Sagent’s CARE consumer platform links a bank-on-your-phone experience for borrowers with seamless human care from servicers.

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Is the housing market going to crash?

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Market Trends 2021 housing market Appraisal Appraiser buying in 2021 housing analysis Housing Bubble housing crash perspective price stats Real Estate Market real estate price cycles selling in 2021 seven year ruleWhat’s going to happen to the housing market?

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Inside Look: RealTrends 2021 Brokerage Compensation Study

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The following Q&A comes from the HW+ exclusive Slack channel, where Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends , and Tracey Velt, RealTrends editorial, as they give an exclusive first look at the 2021 RealTrends Brokerage Compensation Report.

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Presenting HousingWire’s 2021 Women of Influence

Housing Wire

The 2021 Women of Influence winners represent 100 of the most influential women in leadership in the housing economy. More than just breaking records in the housing finance space, the HousingWire 2021 Women of Influence are shattering glass ceilings and leaving a legacy for years to come.

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Will we have a buyer’s housing market in 2021?

Housing Wire

Will 2021 be more of the same? A buyer’s market in 2021? It’s not likely we’ll see a buyer’s housing market in 2021, at least according to experts. For example, home prices are still expected to rise in 2021, but at a smaller pace than we’ve seen this year.

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Housing market outlook for 2021…and beyond

Housing Wire

With it behind us, let’s look ahead at several housing market trends that are likely in 2021 and beyond. This should ensure that initial rates on ARMs will remain low, and we also expect 30-year fixed-rate loans to remain below 3% during early 2021 and average about 3.1%

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Millions will enter housing market in 2021: Zillow

Housing Wire

And now, with the COVID-19 vaccine circulating and the economy slowly regaining strength, Zillow researchers say millions of additional households could enter the housing market in 2021. million new households entering the housing market in 2021.

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MISMO to prioritize eMortgages in 2021

Housing Wire

And it’s really allowed the market to flourish, and we think that there’s only upward trajectory in 2021 for remote online notarization and MISMO’s certification program. HW: What industry could present the greatest challenge or have the greatest need in 2021?

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Why mortgage lending standards will ease in 2021

Housing Wire

Economists and housing experts say mortgage lending standards will likely loosen in 2021, despite the increased risk of delinquencies ahead. The post Why mortgage lending standards will ease in 2021 appeared first on HousingWire.

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