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Pending home sales surged in December: NAR

Housing Wire

The housing market is off to a good start this year, as consumers benefit from falling mortgage rates and stable home prices,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. According to an NAR outlook, home sales are projected to rise significantly in 2024 and 2025 as the housing market steadily returns to normal.

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Mostly Positive Start to 2024 Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

The Seattle/King County housing market appears to have come through the worst of times with a slightly stronger showing in January than in previous months. The market is now in the process of thawing after a lengthy cool down, as buyers begin anew to seek change in their home dynamics. higher than January 2023. from a year ago.

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High Financing Hurdles Lead to Low Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

There is a feeling of Halloween in the real estate world because this housing market is a bit scary these days. The market is spooking many potential buyers and sellers thanks to stubbornly high mortgage interest rates. It’s making the market feel hotter than it is,” said Ali Wolf, chief economist of the building consultancy Zonda.

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Affordability Woes Prompt Historic Housing Slowdown

Will Springer Realtor

Worsening affordability issues and lower-than-usual inventory have prompted many consumers to watch this housing market from the sidelines – without the picket lines. October figures from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service strongly suggest prospective buyers and sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach. Closed sales fell 0.9%

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. An annual survey released this month by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said renters put the probability of ever owning a home at 40%, down from 44% last year.

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