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Millions will enter housing market in 2021: Zillow

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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. Specifically, housing markets like Portland, Maine , Bay City, Mich. ” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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

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If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ll stand the best chance in a buyer’s housing market, where listings are flush, demand is low and buyers have the upper hand — not to mention most of the negotiating power. Seller’s markets, on the other hand, are on the opposite side of the spectrum. Will 2021 be more of the same?

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Even with low inventory, expect a strong 2021 housing market

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Total home sales are outpacing new listings by a wide margin every month, and real estate tech company Homesnap foresees the shortage continuing in 2021 unless more sellers enter the market. Homesnap said this trend could further drain inventory as 2021 approaches. 22%, while total sales increased 19.29%.

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

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A recent article published by CNBC showed that internet searches for the term “housing crash” had gone up 2,450% in the past month. A lot of folks are concerned about a housing market crash. This is why I stress that housing is the cost of shelter to your capacity to own the debt, not an investment.

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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% 2020 was a truly unprecedented year.

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2021 HW Tech100 Real Estate Winners

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The HW Tech100 identifies and recognizes the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2021 Tech100 Real Estate winners are changing the home sales process forever – from home search to lead management solutions, and remote closing to transaction management software.

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The housing market outlook for 2021

Housing Wire

The nature of the crisis this year and headed into 2021 because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized that fact. Housing demand continues to remain quite strong for those fortunate enough to work in industries that are currently shielded from job loss, while also being more amenable to remote work.