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Residential real estate activity picks up despite low inventory

Housing Wire

Demand from the buyer side has remained steady or increased, however, and new home builders have responded to inventory shortages by increasing speculative inventory production, according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book, released Wednesday. Chicago – Residential construction activity has been down modestly in this District.

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How to make at least $100,000 in 100 days as a real estate agent

Housing Wire

Real estate agents: You can turn the next quarter into your best one yet by following this profitable and proactive plan. There are people who will absolutely be buying or selling real estate in the next 100 days. The only question is whether you will be the one to list (or sell) the next homes in your market.

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Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes

Housing Wire

Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales , the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts that was published Wednesday. Residential construction costs started to moderate this period.

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Indiana’s housing market is primed to bounce back in 2024

Housing Wire

Last year was a tough one for the Indiana real estate market. We were up year over year in inventory , but we were at a 25 year low on new listings.” With existing inventory down, Schuler said new construction has taken on a larger role in his market. 23, 2024.

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Texas Real Estate Trends: Q3 2023 Comprehensive Review

Listing Spark

It’s been a wild ride for Texas real estate this year! Navigating Texas Real Estate with Rising Interest Rates We’re heading into Q4 of a tough year for the real estate market. Here are five of the biggest change in the Texas Real Estate market.

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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

Homes listed for sale are increasingly seeing asking-price reductions, and both construction and home sales — both existing and new — are slowing.”. A leading local real estate authority attributed this drop-off in sales to a combination of low affordability, rising mortgage rates and increased uncertainty.

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New home sales grow, even with higher mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Builders are taking advantage of the housing market inventory issues , which is why new home sales are growing yearly, even with higher mortgage rates. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. They will build as long as new home sales are growing. months, the builders will pause construction.

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