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Midwest housing markets good for first-time homebuyers: Zillow

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The number of first-time homebuyers made up 32% of all buyers in 2023, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors. Against that backdrop, Zillow identified prime markets for first-time homebuyers , and half of them were nestled in the Midwest. .

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The housing market slowdown has only just begun: Fannie Mae

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Economists at Fannie Mae say the Federal Reserve ‘s fiscal policy is having its desired effect on the housing market – home price growth began to slow in the summer, and the GSE says the housing slowdown will continue through 2023. The mortgage market is projected to slip further to $2.17 trillion in 2022.

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Latest jobs report a good sign for bonkers housing market

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A total of 431,000 non-farm payroll jobs were added in March, and employment in the construction industry is now above its pre-pandemic level, after the industry added 19,000 jobs. The unemployment rate is now just marginally higher than its February 2020 level of 3.5%. ” Cracking the code on marketing to the realtor channel.

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First-time homebuyers fueling hot Des Moines housing market

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The Des Moines housing market has had a record-setting year for home sales, which local Realtors credit to low mortgage rates, the work from home phenomenon and Des Moines’ affordable lifestyle. Housing inventory in the Des Moines housing market is tight. I haven’t had anybody so far downsize.”.

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Pending home sales surged in December: NAR

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month over month in December, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The housing market is off to a good start this year, as consumers benefit from falling mortgage rates and stable home prices,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. Pending home sales rose 8.3% in November.

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A closer look at housing markets across the country

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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. San Diego, California. Springfield, Missouri.

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Pending home sales fall to their lowest level in two decades

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in October on a month-over-month basis, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Historically high rates harmed the housing market in October Annualized existing home sales remained below 4 million in October, the lowest rate since 2010. down from 72.6 in September.