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What to Know About Home Renovations in 2023

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects.

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Why Don’t More Buyers Consider a Fixer-Upper?

Empire Appraisal Group

Source: [link] Why Don’t More Buyers Consider a Fixer-Upper? In a time of rising housing costs, a fixer-upper offers more house for the money – but the iffy cost for renovations scares buyers already hurt by high interest rates. Source: Wall Street Journal (06/27/23) Dagher, Veronica © Copyright 2023 INFORMATION INC.,

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What to Expect Undertaking These 4 Common Home Projects

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Are you planning on renovating your home? What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. The kitchen is a focal point for just about every homeowner and prospective buyer.

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Top NJ LO Chris Gallo is getting back to basics in 2023

Housing Wire

Nearly every loan originator is fixated on going after the purchase mortgage market in 2023 following a brutal 2022 — a year in which even some of the top producers saw their origination volume drop to 20%. Read on for more about Gallo’s business strategies for 2023, his general take on LO compensation and prospects for the housing market.

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Here’s how wholesale lenders and brokers are navigating near-8% mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. 4-7, in Las Vegas.

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The labor market showed signs of modest cooling in July

Housing Wire

Job gains came in lower than both the 278,000 monthly average for the first half of 2023 and the 399,000 average of 2022. Employment in the construction industry continued to trend up in July, adding 19,000 jobs, especially in the residential construction space.

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With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae recently projected originations for 2023 at $1.59 New-home sales are up 20% year over year as of May 2023 while sales of existing homes are down by the same level, resulting in new-home sales accounting for some 30% of total housing inventory. fix-and-flippers] who are willing to sell to a first-time buyer,” he said.

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