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Coastal California metros were the priciest  in March: Zillow

Housing Wire

Competition in the housing market is heating up heading into May and June. Home prices are surging in major U.S. metros, with coastal California cities and Seattle leading the charge in monthly home value growth, according to Zillow’s newest market report. properties are spending minimal time on the market.

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A closer look at housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. The “Queen city of the Ozarks” needs more homes. Peoria, Illinois.

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Rate buydowns are the cat’s meow in today’s market

Housing Wire

High interest rates, coupled with a still-low supply of housing, have created price hurtles that are keeping many first-time homebuyers and lower-income borrowers locked out of the housing market. So, while the rate of home-price gains is trending downward, home values are still appreciating overall.

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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. Pending home sales decreased in all four regions compared to one year ago. Pending home sales rose 0.4% Don’t call it a comeback?

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Stacy Esser

Housing Wire

His recent article, “Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where’s the inventory?” takes a deep dive into what the heck is going on with purchase applications, housing demand and inventory levels. This article, for example, asks why, if purchase applications are down to 2009 levels, are inventory levels still so freaking low?

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Home prices haven’t risen this fast since 2005

Housing Wire

” Technology for navigating secondary market challenges. In this webinar, MCT COO Phil Rasori and expert guest panelists will review how mortgage lenders can overcome common challenges selling their loans on the secondary market. Presented by: MCT.

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2022 Housing Market Predictions: What To Expect

Quicken Loans

Anyone keeping an eye on the real estate market watched for predictions in 2021. Along with the pandemic, 2020 brought a chaotic whirlwind for the housing market. In addition, home values and sales skyrocketed. In combination with low housing inventory and labor shortages, that drove up selling prices.