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February pending home sales disappoint, but maybe we’re turning a corner?

Housing Wire

Pending home sales rose for the third month in a row in February, but at 0.8%, the uptick over January was less than is typically seen in the run-up to the spring housing market. Month-over-month, contract signings increased in three U.S. Pending home sales decreased in all four regions compared to one year ago.

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What’s influencing the increase in REO acquisitions?

Housing Wire

The good news for homeowners is that home values in most areas remain stable, and inventory levels for homebuyers are still low. MC: The demand for REO assets remains strong, with inflows and overall REO inventory levels remaining significantly less than post-Q1 2020 inventories.

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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. We're currently at 3.7

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What’s The Leaven Causing Home Prices to Rise Today?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid that any contract price is reflective of market value.

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William Raveis ain’t no stinkin’ iBuyer

Housing Wire

” In essence, the program allows WRRE’s sell-side clients to compete with cash-buyers, iBuyers and investors for the little inventory that’s out there when they’re ready to buy. WRRE has offers under contract plus more in the pipeline. “And then we have our agent commission.”

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HousingStack Phase 4: Lead conversion

Housing Wire

The products I’ve put into this category primarily help in converting leads, prospects and opportunities into contracts. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts. The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts. Listing tools.

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Atlanta Real Estate Two Years After the Interest Rate Jump

Hank Miller Team

There was pain of course, many buyers were eliminated and the withdrawals from those low rates is still being felt. We now have fewer buyers, less chaos and more time for buyers to consider their purchase. 23 saw a less severe drop in contracts and closings, sellers also recognizing that bull run was over. in Feb '22.