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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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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

Rising interest rates and a slowing economy overall are already taking some of the air out of the rapid home-price appreciation the housing market has experience over the past year, according to the recently released Federal Reserve Beige Book for July. Freddie Mac projects that home-price growth will average 12.8%

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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. High-quality homes sell in nearly every market. Worried about missing out on a boom?

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Fed’s Beige Book predicts further uncertainty for the housing market  

Housing Wire

Interest rates and inflation continued to dampen activity in the housing market across all 12 Federal Reserve districts, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. ” In the Dallas district, housing outlooks worsened, with those interviewed expecting “further erosion in sales and home starts in the near term.”

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Considerations for Moving Closer to A Senior When They Need You Most

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Saying goodbye to the hottest housing market ever – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. USPAP and the Contract – Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate Podcast. Top Reason For House Rules – The Folson Group Blog. Tips For Appraising New Construction Homes – APPRAISAL TODAY.

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How to select appraisal comps

Appraisal Today

It can impact home values, insurance costs, and the overall stability of a housing market.” “The To find out what it says about a home’s risk (free), Click Here My comments: Is there any effect on home values? The most recent one destroyed many homes and businesses. percent from 6.84

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Build-for-rent is a bet on the ‘new normal’ housing market

Housing Wire

One slice of the single-family home market that has gained traction over the past year in a topsy-turvy housing landscape is the build-for-rent sector — or BFR. The Northmarq report points out that the BFR sector currently accounts for only a small slice of overall home starts, at about 6%.