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Price Adjustments and the 2023 Market

Lamacchia Realty

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Fewer sellers need to adjust their price because, again, it’s a seller’s market.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying. The low rates made it possible to offer more on a home as the cost of borrowing was lower and therefore, sellers weren’t the ones competing, buyers were. The same will be true for sellers.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Inventory initially dropped in March 2020 as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes and that number has stayed extremely low since. Now in 2022, it’s predicted that inventory will continue to stay low and competition will remain immensely high. Consider Waiving Inspection.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market. Offer Over Asking Sellers often price their homes aggressively to incite bidding wars. Real estate is a long game.

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2023 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

2022 started with low inventory and high competition as predicted , but by April rates began their ascent and the market began its shift. Since then, as rates and inflation have continued to influence consumer sentiment and spending, inventory has remained low as sellers hesitate to dive into the market. Real estate is a long game.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

In the chart below, the trend depicts that inventory in all three South Florida counties (Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward) has been rising since April of 2022. Source Inventory rises when more sellers are listing than buyers are buying. Normally, sellers should expect at least one offer within the first two weeks of listing.

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ANSI Z765: Finally Required After 26 Years

McKissock

Now, 26 years later, Fannie Mae has announced that appraisers will be required to comply with ANSI Z765 as of April 1, 2022. Related reading: For more info, check out Dan Bradley’s article, “Fannie Mae to Adopt ANSI Measurement Standard in 2022.”. A positive step toward consistency in appraising. was used.