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New Home Construction Expectations for 2022

Appraisal Buzz

The housing market boomed in 2021 like few could have expected. Of course, the construction industry has been facing some pressing challenges, including hitches in global and national supply chains. Of course, the construction industry has been facing some pressing challenges, including hitches in global and national supply chains.

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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. Plus, construction starts are projected to increase 9% over 2020.

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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. A bullish housing market.

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Opendoor loses more money than Zillow in 2021

Housing Wire

Fast forward to Thursday, and Opendoor reported losing $662 million in 2021. Opendoor’s losses came after iBuyer Offerpad announced it made $6 million in net income for 2021. billion revenue, which mostly stems from a 5% sales fee charged to home sellers and proceeds from flipping homes. The company tallied $8.0

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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. Is 2021 a good time to buy a house? Let’s take a look.

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Recap: Valuation Expo 2021

Appraisal Buzz

Buyers and sellers? The construction industry? But they’ll eventually deliver lucidity — allowing buyers, sellers, agents, appraisers, and lenders to plan and budget accordingly. The post Recap: Valuation Expo 2021 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. And what does this mean for the economy? Interest rates?

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3 mortgage industry trends that will define the rest of 2021

Housing Wire

But there are definitely a few main things to looks out for — many of which are carrying over from a turbulent 2020 and early 2021 — when it comes to the upcoming landscape for the rest of 2021: Lack of inventory Fluctuating interest rates Increased adoption of technology. Inventory issues.

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