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Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been this year. Did loan officers expect this?

Housing Wire

“ Recovery year ” was the theme heading into 2024 as mortgage professionals hoped for some reprieve in a frozen housing market characterized by high interest rates, low inventory levels and sluggish sales. Even though the rates are higher now, I think it’s a great market for a first-time homebuyer,” Saghafi said.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market. He shows up for open houses and teaches courses at real estate brokerage firms, which allowed him to build relationships with agents throughout his career.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. That’s because fewer homes are being placed under contract. By creating demand with accurate pricing and aggressive marketing.

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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. KEY RESOURCES: Study Of How Previous Pandemics Affected The Real Estate Market.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. In addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets. If you do not have a lot of time on your hands to organize open houses , this might be the solution for you.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well. From listing the home, marketing it to buyers, managing showings and open houses, and negotiating a sale, there’s a lot to stay on top of (not to mention the extensive legal paperwork).

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The housing market faced uncertainty in March, but now ‘it’s a circus’

Housing Wire

The housing market faced a lot of uncertainty when COVID-19 caused the real estate industry to pause under shut-downs, but low interest rates and the desire for more space has turned this year into a boom time for real estate agents. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In