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Q2 AgentPulse survey: Low inventory is greatest challenge

Housing Wire

Taking the top spot as the greatest challenge was low inventory , with nearly half (49%) of respondents ranking that as their biggest challenge. Most buyers here cannot pay realtor commissions because they are VA (Veterans Affairs borrowers).” In a similar vein, “getting listings” was the third-largest hurdle cited by agents.

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The ugly side of housing: low inventory

Housing Wire

After eight months of consecutive gains, the consequences of low inventory finally caught up with the housing market in February. drop in the number of homes in contract from the prior month, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Presented by: Truework. and West (96.9) respectively.

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Rising home prices take a toll on pending home sales

Housing Wire

in October – the second consecutive month the index has fallen as affordability strains the market, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors said. However, borrowers are still maintaining a strong pace, as contract signings are up 20.2% Presented by: Fannie Mae. pending home sales fell 1.1%

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Q1 AgentPulse survey: Agents aren’t yet fielding commission lawsuit questions

Housing Wire

When looking at the challenges the first quarter of the year will pose agents, the most popular response was “low inventory,” followed by “getting listings” and “interest rates and inflation.” Better buyer and seller presentations to break down payment to a more granular level,” was one agent’s response. Always will too,” one wrote.

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Pending home sales continue to slip as 2021 approaches

Housing Wire

year-over-year, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year, contract signings increased by 16.4%. “The latest monthly decline is largely due to the shortage of inventory and fast-rising home prices,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. Presented by: WFG.

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Pending home sales down nearly 25% from 2021 in August

Housing Wire

according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Presented by: Evocalize. According to Yun, limited inventory and almost non-existent distressed property sales have supported home prices, which he predicts will rise by 9.6%

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Pending home sales down again in September

Housing Wire

An index level of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Contract transactions slowed a bit in September and are showing signs of a calmer home price trend, as the market is running comfortably ahead of pre-pandemic activity,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement. Presented by: Auction.com.

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