Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell. If home prices and lending costs moderate in 2024, significant demand could flow into the market.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2022

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. . Not a one-size fits all”. For the next six months, we expect ARMs to have some popularity,” said Johnson.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

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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Buyers Inspection Sellers Real Estate 70

Genworth MI Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Recently, the rural housing landscape has sparked discussion about its lending, affordable housing availability, housing shortages and outreach to underserved demographics. I refer to this approach as high-level bracketing. Underwriting Training. Shift Terminology. Another tactic is to shift terminology.

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Genworth MI Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Recently, the rural housing landscape has sparked discussion about its lending, affordable housing availability, housing shortages and outreach to underserved demographics. I refer to this approach as high-level bracketing. Underwriting Training. Shift Terminology. Another tactic is to shift terminology.

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Appraisal Marketing Training Bracketing 78

Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 10, 2022

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.

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Sellers Buyers Inspection Bracketing 73

Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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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