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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. As a result, there’s less demand for the available inventory, creating more price adjustments. See chart below.

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Mortgage rates — not commission lawsuits — will be the story in 2024 for publicly traded brokerages

Housing Wire

Additionally, analysts believe the steep decline of the housing market over the past 18 months and the commission lawsuits may lead many low producing or more casual agents to leave the business, allowing the top performing agents, who typically have a higher commission split with their broker, to gain more market share.

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

In a tight housing market with a shortage of inventory and soaring rates, many homebuyers are opting for ARMs, which carry lower rates for an initial period of fixed interest and amortize over a 30-year term. . For the next six months, we expect ARMs to have some popularity,” said Johnson.

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Housing Statistics for Beginners, Part 2

Birmingham Appraisal

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. In a seller’s market, where there are more buyers than available homes, prices might be higher.

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Median income earners can only afford 25% of current listings

Housing Wire

It is no secret that housing inventory is low. As of June 2, there were 433,104 single family homes on the market nationwide, according to data from Altos Research. households earn $75,000 or less, meaning that in a balanced market, 51% of the homes for sale would be affordable to buyers in this income bracket.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. The market will see an influx of price drops and hikes due to low inventory and high demand.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

As predicted , 2024 has started with low inventory, and mortgage rates have remained relatively stable in the high 6’s and low 7’s. 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.

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