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How the housing market will evolve in 2023

Housing Wire

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. economy has remained resilient, backed by a very strong labor market, sky-high job openings and low unemployment. The overall U.S.

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Don’t expect a drastic housing market turnaround in 2023, Fitch Ratings says

Housing Wire

Builders feel more confident in the market, housing inventory data is positive and buyer demand for mortgages has increased — but don’t be fooled. Fitch Ratings expects a challenging 2023 — at least in the near term — while the industry right-sizes from the $4 trillion production volume that occurred during the pandemic boom years.

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Do Wood Floors Increase Home Value?

Lamacchia Realty

Do Wood Floors Increase Home Value? If you’re thinking about selling your house, one upgrade that can increase your home’s resale value is hardwood flooring. Potential home buyers may be looking for that extra bit of charm that wood floors offer. Trust your REALTOR® to sell your home for what it’s worth.

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Realtor.com reveals new tools to evaluate climate risk exposure 

Housing Wire

Amid escalating climate concerns , Realtor.com has launched enhanced tools to help homebuyers and sellers evaluate the climate risk exposure of a property, according to a company announcement on Wednesday. million Americans in 2023. homes, valued at $19.7 homes, worth $13.6 of homes in the U.S., ” U.S.

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S. Fla.’s Fastest Rising Home Values? Near Rail Stations

Empire Appraisal Group

s Fastest Rising Home Values? Home values near a S. MIAMI – Home values for properties near South Florida’s expanding rapid transit rail system are appreciating faster than other homes in the region. Source: Wall Street Journal (05/23/23) Acosta, Deborah © Copyright 2023 INFORMATION INC.,

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DataDigest: Yes, buyer agents steer clients, new study claims

Housing Wire

In metros across the country, decade after decade, pre-internet and post-internet, buyer agents almost always get 2-3% of the sale price, paid by the seller, the researchers note. and relied on salaried agents rather than commission-paid agents, who typically cost sellers 5-6%. One of the researchers, Will Fried, had a hunch.

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Insurance carrier exodus rattles California and Florida housing markets

Housing Wire

The number of property insurance lawsuits in the state skyrocketed – in 2023 alone, the state is on track to have more than 130,000 property policy lawsuits, accounting for 79% of all property insurance lawsuits filed nationwide. times their hourly billing rate should the court rule in favor of the policy holder.

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