Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10-basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade — not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending. While we took some heat from raising this issue at that time, the proposed Realtor settlement could mean that this now becomes a reality on the ground.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2022

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Cyndi earned the prestigious distinction of 2021 President’s Club member! Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 14, 2022

The Chelmsford office went from 67 sales in 2020 to 208 sales in 2021 (per MLSPIN 1/1/20 – 12/31/20 vs. 1/1/21 – 12/31/21). That is a 210% increase in sales in the first year, some of which can be attributed to the absorption of the Westford office in early 2021. Learn more about all of our Chelmsford REALTORS® here! training ,?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2022

That’s reflected in home prices, where the median Honolulu home sold for $975,000 in the second quarter of 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors , a climb of 20% year-over-year. The typical home value in September 2021 is $147,000, according to Zillow, up 20% from August 2020. Springfield, Missouri.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

economy and real estate markets, having worked at the National Association of Realtors and Move, Inc. before joining Realtor.com in 2021 where he led a team covering broader economic trends, housing activity and consumer issues. Ratiu has more than 15 years’ experience tracking the U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

nationally by September 2021 as higher prices erode affordability. Data from the National Association of Realtors and U.S. COVID has contributed to the acute shortage of inventory as the pace of new construction slowed and older prospective sellers postponed listing their homes until after the pandemic. by September 2021.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

million units this year from 2021, a further downward revision from August’s projected 16.2% at the start of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors. The agency’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group forecasts the total home sales to decline 17.2% trillion in 2022. trillion in 2023, according to Fannie Mae.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Jane Doe is an industry-leading Realtor with a talent for selling unique properties.” With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales. Jane Doe specializes in luxury markets.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. With the rate for a 30-year mortgage 300 basis points higher than 2021, the buyer of a median-priced home this week is facing a monthly payment that is 66% higher than the same week in 2021, Ratiu noted. Kurt Carlton, President of New Western. “The

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Mortgage rates have been in a deadlock for the past two months, struggling to crest 3%, despite expectations that 2021 would bring higher levels. The inventory situation is improving, with more new homes under construction and more homeowners listing their home for sale.”. But that may soon change.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Anthony Castellano has officially qualified for the 2021 President’s club by surpassing $16,000,000 in sales volume so far this year! This is Anthony’s second time reaching this impressive milestone, the first in 2020 when he was he became the youngest REALTOR® ever to join the club.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

from last June, the lowest since late 2021 but still well above the Fed’s target. This is the smallest 12-month increase since the year ending March 2021 and the 12th consecutive month of inflation declines. Moreover, with so many empty apartment units under construction, rents could plateau by this time next year.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

annually to $350,000, according to the Friday report from the National Association of Realtors. Homes priced between $100,000 and $250,000 were down 23% from January 2021, while sales of homes priced between $750,000 and $1 million rose 33%. January sales fell 2.3% from a year earlier, though the median existing-home price rose 15.4%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2020

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. The low interest rates continue to make conditions ideal for homebuyers.”. They happen fast and you kind of have to jump on them.”.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2021

By the end of 2019, just 4,608 people called the town home, However, by early 2021, the population was already rebounding, with roughly 6,000 people living in Paradise. Those prices are higher than the national median home price of $357,000 as of November, per the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to the December 2021 jobs report released by the Labor Department , average hourly earnings have increased by around 5% over the last 12 months ending in December 2021. Like many parts of the economy, housing construction may remain plagued by supply chain challenges, labor shortages and rising costs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

This is the smallest 12 month increase since the year ending April 2021 and the 10th consecutive month of declines. Lawrence Yun , the National Association of Realtors ’ chief economist, took a stronger stance during the “Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum” at NAR’s ongoing Legislative Meeting. in 2024.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

“Even with the Federal Reserve raising its short-term fed funds rate by another large amount, longer-term interest rates look to move only slightly,” Lawrence Yun, chief economist at National Association of Realtors , said. million in September 2021. million units from 6.18

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2021. Swimming pools and hot tubs are a hot commodity this summer and according to the team at Lamacchia Landscape Construction , they are seeing a large increase in requests from clients looking to install patios , firepits , walkways , and even basketball courts to make the most of their yards this summer.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2021

If new home sales don’t grow, housing construction will slow down. We’ll see more inventory come to the market later this year as further COVID-19 vaccinations are administered and potential home sellers become more comfortable listing and showing their homes,” said Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors ‘ chief economist.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

million, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday. Approximately 89% of the homes sold in May 2021 were on the market for less than a month. While builders rush to construct these homes on the thousands of lots already purchased, existing homes may have a chance to enter the market. 9% from April to 5.8

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I go into real estate offices and Realtors have zero listings for the week,” said the LO, who requested anonymity to protect the business of her partners. “I This month, she is lucky to have $2 million in her pipeline thanks to closing deals on a construction loan, a condo and a vacant lot. And it’s going to get worse.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 and won class-action status in April, alleges that some NAR rules, including one that requires listing brokers to offer buyer brokers a commission to list a property in a Realtor-affiliated MLS, violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by inflating seller costs.

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McKissock

JUNE 27, 2021

In 2021, this is perhaps more true than ever. Deciding where to invest your time, energy and financial resources can be tricky, so here are some of the commercial real estate niches that are gaining popularity in 2021. As new health concerns arise, the need for new construction will remain prevalent. Life Sciences.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 12, 2022

Anthony first joined the club in 2020 as the youngest REALTOR® ever to join, and then made it again in 2021. He is no stranger to new construction and can be found involved in many new construction projects, most notably a new Wilmington subdivision. 2018 and 2019 , respectively.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. Top Ranked Realtors: Paige Martin & The Houston Properties Team. The debt level, both current and anticipated in 2021, is worrisome. Buyers Beware?

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

trillion in mortgage originations in 2021. That’s up 20% year over year and up 45% from the third quarter of 2021, “when the foreclosure moratorium imposed during the coronavirus pandemic was lifted,” according to ATTOM CEO Rob Barber. Fannie Mae recently projected originations for 2023 at $1.59 That compares to a record $4.4

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The 2021 fall real estate market is going to be different. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, first-time buyers made up 31% of buyers so far this year and 33% last year. Interest Rates At the beginning of 2021, the interest rates fell below three percent. It continues to slow down in the fall.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Anthony is particularly well versed in the new construction space and is the exclusive marketer of Darby Lane, a new Wilmington subdivision. Anthony holds a consistent spot as a monthly top producing REALTOR® company-wide and in the Woburn office. He was also named a Top Producer in the company in 2020 and 2021.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Dozens of Realtors in the local area will be joining Lamacchia in the weeks and months to come. With over ten years of experience in the Connecticut real estate market, Gina is a true local expert and will be an excellent leader and mentor for both new and existing Lamacchia Realtors in Connecticut. Jackie Louh. Gina Shumilla.

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Empire Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

a Prime Market to Click ‘Print’ | Florida Realtors. as a prime market, and a home is currently under construction in Tallahassee. From Florida to California, 3D-printed homes and communities are being constructed as proof-of-concept residences to demonstrate the alternative construction capabilities. By Louis Archambault.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In October 2021, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced to a crowd of mortgage industry professionals that desktop appraisals would become permanent, starting early in 2022. A recent federally commissioned report further detailed the appraisal industry’s dysfunctional regulatory regime. But any risks appear to have been resolved.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home. Minimum construction costs on Rice Boulevard: $12,000 to $15,000. Minimum construction costs on Sunset Boulevard: $8,000 to $10,000. Minimum construction costs for the rest of the area: $5,000 to $7,000. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home. Get PDF Now.

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Empire Appraisal Group

APRIL 22, 2021

Source: Housing Demand Likely to Stay High for Years to Come | Florida Realtors. Construction was depressed for several years after the Great Recession and even now remains low by historical standards – we were building about three homes per 1,000 Americans per year in early 2020, compared to a historical average of almost four.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Many different multi-family homes are under construction in all areas of Houston. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home. Working with Courtney Williams as our realtor has been a painless and wonderful experience and would recommend her to any of our friends and family. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Interest rates, though down slightly in recent weeks, are still double what they were at the end of 2021, and the Federal Reserve continues its monetary tightening policies to fight inflation. Nobody was doing buydowns in 2020 and 2021 [when 30-year fixed mortgage rates were in the 3% range]. in November, down from a 9.2%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

Refinance volume is projected to fall by 63% in 2022 and overall origination volume is projected to be down 35% after 2020 and 2021 had recording-setting origination volume. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association , total loan production expenses exceeded $9,000 per loan in Q3 2021. No surprise here. It’s inefficient.

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