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Mortgage credit, and the coming purchase storm

Housing Wire

The index plunged from record highs seen in late 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. 2%, and the Conventional MCAI that measures loans not backed by the government fell.3%. 7% while the Jumbo MCAI measuring high-balance loans rose.2%,

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Guaranteed Rate loan programs aim for lower rates for builders, borrowers 

Housing Wire

This is done in advance of having a buyer in order to protect payments from going up in the current rate environment, Guaranteed Rate said in an announcement about the launch. Despite the decline in home price growth and projections of rates dropping, affordability challenges are expected to continue to weigh on buyers.

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Mortgage apps decline as rates hit the 7% mark

Housing Wire

The housing market received positive data on new residential construction – which is seen as a key solution to the lack of housing inventory,” Kan added. “We have just started to see buyer demand pick up in recent months, so any disruption to the positive momentum would be a major setback for the industry.”

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Pending home sales reach highest May mark in 16 years

Housing Wire

Pending home sales reached its highest mark for the month of May since 2005, up 8% from the previous month of April as low inventory continues driving buyers to snatch up available real estate. “Buyers are still lining up a feverish pace,” Yun said. ” Contract signings on new homes increased 13.1% All four U.S.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

This is one of the appraisal discrimination cases that has received significant attention – among appraisers, the media and government agencies. With shifts in existing and pending home sales, new home sales, construction activity, and economic indicators such as inflation and mortgage rates, appraisers are navigating a complex landscape.