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The non-QM outlook for 2022

Housing Wire

Purchase mortgage originations in total are expected to grow 9% to a new record of $1.73 trillion in 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association – non-QM will be part of that, of course. The housing supply constraints on the market also open up a few opportunities for non-QM growth. Refinance decline.

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Relocation Trends for Buyers in 2022

Appraisal Buzz

It’s increasingly difficult for home appraisers to predict what will happen next, between seller booms and fluctuating mortgage rates. Mortgage rates dipped to record lows in 2021, then skyrocketed in early 2022. COVID-19, supply shortages and high inflation play a role in this rapid increase. More Second Home Purchases.

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Homepoint looks to match broker partners with builders

Housing Wire

Wholesale lender Homepoint is becoming a broker of sorts…for mortgage brokers. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company has launched a referral program aimed at connecting mortgage brokers with regional homebuilders as well as homebuyers. The company sold $13.1

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I My renovated homes are] reducing the number of rental properties , which in our town has become a source of demise.” In 2019 the number was 200,000.

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Raleigh Real Estate Trends + Forecast for 2022

Raleigh Realty

As supply chain issues cause construction material prices to soar, buyers are more likely to consider purchasing a resale home vs. a new construction home. 4,840 new apartments were constructed in Raleigh throughout 2021. Triangle MLS) In Q1 of 2022, prices for construction materials have increased anywhere from 6.2

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

In many cases, the long lag time to complete projects is no longer from dreaded supply-chain issues. Information from the National Mortgage Database shows 83% of all mortgage holders enjoy an interest rate below 5% when today’s average rate is about 6.5%. Kitchen and bath professionals are reporting 3.9-month

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What Will It Take to Solve the Housing Crisis? 

Appraisal Buzz

In 2021, more than 90% of builders reported backlogs and supply scarcity. COVID-19 caused breakdowns in the supply chain and labor shortages. Building entire neighbors can encourage large-scale construction. Immigration policies can impact construction because the industry relies on them for labor. Try Upzoning.