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DataDigest: Construction costs easing for homebuilders

Housing Wire

New home construction exploded early in the pandemic as soaring home demand squeezed existing inventory nationwide, giving homebuilders a much bigger share of a shrinking pie. High mortgage rates and home prices quelled the surge in buyer demand, and time seems to have moderated the supply chain shocks.

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Mortgage rates climb to 3.09%

Housing Wire

HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler and Deluxe Senior Business Development Executive Mark McGuinn discuss the challenges lenders are facing to optimize lead generation as mortgage rates fluctuate. . The refi mortgage market, which is more rate-sensitive than the purchase market, is expected to suffer. Presented by: Deluxe.

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Mike Fratantoni on MBA’s 2022 mortgage market forecast

Housing Wire

How will the Federal Reserve respond to economic developments in 2022, and what will be the impact on mortgage rates? When this article was published, the unemployment rate is at 4.2%, inflation is above 6%, and both stock market and housing market values are elevated. This additional inventory is sorely needed.

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June Newsletter-Easing Off the Pedal

DW Slater Company

They had simulators that you sat in and gave you all kinds of tests to develop your defensive driving skills. Not braking just easing off the pedal as there are some current issues that are impacting the markets. Economic changes, policy changes, supply chain issues, social changes, and buying power can all impact real estate.

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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

Rising interest rates and a slowing economy overall are already taking some of the air out of the rapid home-price appreciation the housing market has experience over the past year, according to the recently released Federal Reserve Beige Book for July. Inventories are rising across the country. in 2021, Freddie Mac reports.

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Fewer housing permits equate to further inventory, affordability challenges

Housing Wire

Theoretically, new construction should be bolstered by the acute shortage of housing on the market,” Point2 said. However, with supply chain issues piling up and loan rates for builders continuing to rise, developers’ confidence is going in the opposite direction.

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New home sales fell again in February

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. This transaction volume is taking place against a backdrop of continuous supply chain and labor disruptions.”. months supply. Buyers are facing a housing market that looks to be as competitive as ever,” Handy said in a statement. in February.