Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Fifteen years ago, I launched a business on a mission to modernize and decrease friction in the real estate finance supply chain. Here’s what is possible now I’ve been thinking about these and similar issues my entire career. Before that, I cut my teeth in bleeding-edge securities trading environments. Everyone works together.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2022

With interest rates now at 14-year highs, the cost of homeownership is becoming an issue for most prospective home buyers. Affordability is at an all-time low, driven by the rise in interest rates, pandemic demand for homes, a tight labor market and supply chain issues. The market is now sitting on more than a 9-month’s supply.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A potential strategy for 2022 will likely depend on whether the market transitions to a purchase-heavy mortgage market, understanding why people buy homes and implementing an effective system to work with potential buyers. To achieve this difficult task, it will be important to understand what motivates buyers and how to help homebuyers.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Since 2020, iBuying has soared in popularity as many sellers have taken advantage since the start of the pandemic. Sellers used iBuying to bypass the lengthy aspects of the traditional homebuying process to receive cash payments in an expedited manner. Either way, sellers should decide what’s worth more to them.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2022

Logan Mohtashami: Rising rates make housing less affordable, so for a first-time home buyer that doesn’t have the benefit of selling their home with that nested equity, it makes it harder for them. Housing construction will be impacted if the monthly supply for new homes breaks above 6.5 The monthly supply rose to 6.3

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Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 18, 2022

In addition the last quarter being traditionally slow, the big influences on the market were inflation levels unseen in 40 yrs, supply chain shortages, labor issues and of course the rise and run of the omicron covid variant. The curtain fell on 2021 and the housing market report for greater Atlanta can be succinctly summed up; crazy.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 25, 2022

From the Russian invasion of Ukraine to continued supply chain disruptions to increasing urban crime to inflation -- always inflation -- we are bombarded with challenging circumstances and pessimistic forecasts. So, the imbalance of buyers to sellers continues to worsen. percent to 3.76 debt) over stocks.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

With material and labor shortages, and supply chain issues it is taking a year-and-a-half to two years to complete a property. One of my recent new home buyers got their final quote on a property a 30-minute drive from the coast and it had gone up 40% from a year ago. Again, data from Redfin supports Do’s assertion.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 27, 2023

Add in the aftermath of COVID-19 with lingering supply chain shortages, inflation, and a severe housing and construction crisis, and it’s clear that in many respects, Columbus is bucking several trends while simultaneously pioneering new ones. Proximity to some 60% of the U.S. Another bullseye.

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Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 9, 2024

How can variables like local and national economic conditions, consumer debt, consumer confidence, the Fed, global supply chains, wars and conflict and a hundred other wild cards be corralled? Buyers have largely adjusted to the rates and the expectation is that the Fed will begin cutting by mid year. They cannot.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 23, 2023

Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects. It’s so important to stay informed of the impact of inflation, availability of materials, and supply chain issues. Building materials costs index - U.S.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 17, 2023

From COVID-19 interventions to supply chain disruptions to record inflation, the hits kept coming against a real estate market that was already experiencing diminished inventories and a growing pool of buyers. This slowed down sales impetus considerably, taking the edge off of the sellers' market.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 11, 2022

It’s increasingly difficult for home appraisers to predict what will happen next, between seller booms and fluctuating mortgage rates. Here are some buyer relocation trends to watch out for in 2022’s hectic real estate market. Affordability remains an issue for younger buyers who haven’t yet saved enough money.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 20, 2022

From supply chain delays and stoppages to inflation, home renovation and even new construction projects are feeling the impact. Supply Chain Issues. In addition to higher costs, supply chain issues also play a big role in home renovation delays this year. due to continuing supply chain issues.

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Quicken Loans

DECEMBER 16, 2021

So, it’s no wonder that a year like that left experts and new buyers guessing. Buyer demand continued. With a larger portion of the population working from their home, prospective buyers could move toward more suburban areas. These conditions make a seller’s market, meaning the seller has the upper hand.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Again, good news for sellers; a headache for seekers. This fact will give hope to buyers for the long term but what about the more immediate future? Although home buyers will scowl at this forecast, they can at least be thankful that property value is climbing at a slower velocity than in the prior year.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 6, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on Buyers and Sellers These low loan rates are pushing buyers to risk virus exposure in search of better housing. This is good news for sellers who have suffered from a stagnate market during the first quarter of 2020. What does this mean for buyers? What does this mean for sellers?

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 6, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on Buyers and Sellers. These low loan rates are pushing buyers to risk virus exposure in search of better housing. This is good news for sellers who have suffered from a stagnate market during the first quarter of 2020. What does this mean for buyers? What does this mean for sellers?

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

According to an article written by Jared Bernstein, Jeffery Zhang, Ryan Cummings and Matthew Maury on whitehouse.gov, "The Covid-19 pandemic shifted families' preferences for location and type of housing, exacerbating existing supply chain constraints that, for several reasons, have persisted for many years. million in 2018."

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This has the potential to add even more economic pressure for prospective buyers looking for homes in these parts of the country, the analysis stated. Fewer homes under construction and falling permits mean dwindling options for future buyers, adding more pressure to a market already strained by tight supply,” Point2 said.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 17, 2023

FHA loans are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers all across the home market. The FHA has put protections in place that help buyers navigate potentially predatory scenarios, especially house flippers who provide cosmetic finishes that cover up more costly structural and safety issues in a home.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Lower rates are likely to make homeownership accessible to more buyers and it should prompt some potential sellers who are locked in at a rate of 3% or less to list. In Birmingham, ERA King Real Estate agent Anna-Maria Ellison said that even without lower mortgage rates, she is seeing buyers return to the market. “It

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

“We calculate that over 80% of metro areas are meaningfully overvalued,” Zandi said during the Recursion webinar. “… First-time homebuyers are locked out because they just simply can’t afford to buy … and trade-up buyers are locked in [with interest rates well below current market levels]. “So, Home prices were largely flat.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It boxed out many first-time homebuyers who found themselves unable to compete against buyers willing to place a non-contingent offer above full price. Supply chain shortages, many of which remain still today, meant that everything from new cars to basic random length lumber costs skyrocketed.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Although this was not the strongest showing for new home sales due to supply chain issues, and material and labor shortages, 2021 was the best year for existing home sales since 2006. Joey Gault and Beth Wexler of @properties’ Chicago-based The Wexler Gault Group , have found pl@tform to be incredibly helpful. In 2021, 6.12

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It’s safe to say we are tired of hearing the phrase “supply-chain disruption” and experiencing its effects. Analysts believe items that are now in shorter supply – major appliances, computer chips and specialty goods, to name a few – will return to shelves and front porches by the end of 2022 as the pandemic (hopefully) ebbs.

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Hank Miller Team

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The election, covid, new administration, covid, inflation, covid and continuing supply chain disasters mixed into "typical" real estate market dynamics. 2nd QTR 2021 vs 3rd QTR 2021 The buyers still have the fever. "Normal" first time buyers compete with cash buyers and investors; best of luck to them.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

fell to a four-month low in January as builders expressed concerns about higher house prices, COVID-related supply chain issues and construction costs. The gauge charting traffic of prospective buyers decreased five points to 68. Homebuilder confidence in the U.S. But builder sentiment overall remains strong, per NAHB officials.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

less active buyers), therefore, inventory is no longer being cannibalized by frenzied buyers facing extreme competition. Buyers are backing out of sales at a clip not seen since the initial shut down in March 2020. Buyers , there is a cost to ‘waiting for rates to come down’ and staying out of the market. Buyer Resources.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discerning buyers will know when a home has been left to, well, age gracefully. Surveys have shown that buyers tend to focus on the condition of the kitchen – including the age of appliances – and bathrooms (among other factors) to determine whether they wish to make an offer.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Our land brokers anticipate steady demand from land buyers, other CRE investors, land developers, and tenants in Ohio, Central Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. Low mortgage rates have steadied, welcoming batches of new buyers eager to own a home in the market. See below why we feel Ohio land for sale market is still ripe for growth.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2022

The supply chain, already strained, may come under renewed pressure with threats to shipping lines and air travel. Similar fears exist for the energy supply, equity markets, currencies, electric and internet grids, and defense of nations aligned against Russia. Most home buyers focus on the direction of interest rates. “It’s

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In 2021, more than 90% of builders reported backlogs and supply scarcity. COVID-19 caused breakdowns in the supply chain and labor shortages. Pent-up housing demand, low-interest rates and new buyers have also added to the crisis. Fewer occupants can pay with cash — and credit is tight for first-time buyers.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

The brighter news is that labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions are improving but it’s hardly “back to normal.” Home prices continued to confound buyers by climbing toward record highs as summer began. Without feeding one, we cannot quench the thirst of the other. baths , 1820 sq. of waterfront. List: $2.7M ($1484/sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Knowingly or not, associations can discriminate against potential home buyers by enforcing a community’s established rules that have the potential to limit people of certain classifications from purchasing a property. It’s working well for both builders and buyers. Buyers must qualify for the mortgage at the highest rate in the offer.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

However, a new Pew study finds a shift in home preferences with more consumers saying they want a larger home, even if it means local amenities are further away, as this chart shows: SUPPLY-CHAIN DISRUPTIONS. There is a mini power surge of buyers wanting to purchase before rates go higher,” Lennox Scott, CEO of John L.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 7, 2022

After a cooling off period to enjoy the holidays and avoid severe weather, buyers were back on the prowl for a new home as sellers prepped their properties for the seasonal rush. Buyers will continue to outstrip sellers but with slightly less intensity than in recent years. The biggest variable is Covid.

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