Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Last week we saw a noticeable decline in new listings and active inventory was barely positive. Does this mean housing inventory has begun its seasonal decline? Here are the weekly numbers: Weekly active listings rose by only 343 Mortgage rates rose from 7.08% to end the week at 7.22% Purchase apps fell 2 % week to week Weekly housing inventory At first glance, it seems we’re now seeing the seasonal active inventory decline since new listings data fell noticeably and active listings slowe

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Is it 2007 again? There’s so much talk online about today’s housing market being like 2007, but what are the stats showing? Today I want to walk through three parts of the market. I suspect many locations are experiencing the same trend as Sacramento too. Skim by topic or digest slowly. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: […] The post Is it 2007 again in the housing market?

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George Dell

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Assume what condition your assumption is in! Editor’s Note: This is Standards, part 3.13 of George Dell’s series on How Do I Move to EBV? Links to the earlier posts are here. Assumptions are a critical part of all analyses or reasoning logic. Assumptions about assumptions are interesting. Two starting points are assumed: 1) the […] The post Assumed Assumption Addiction?

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A topic that comes up a lot when I talk with people is how they should dress. Are flip-flops okay? What about a tank top?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The growth rate of inflation has been falling for a year, but mortgage rates are still near multi-decade highs. Why? While it is true that mortgage rates traditionally fall alongside inflation, I believed 2023 was going to be about the labor market. This was the core premise of my 2023 forecast, and so far it has worked. In my 2023 forecast , I set the range on the 10-year yield between 3.21%-4.25%, emphasizing that the bond yields can go lower than 3.21% only if the labor market breaks — which

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Over the first seven months of 2023, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 527,158. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 18.4% below the July 2022 level of 645,877. Year-to-date ending in July, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The Northeast posted the lowest decline of 12.1%, while the West region reported the steepest.

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Realtor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

-Oxford-/iStock The home-buying process is a high-stakes thrill ride full of exhilarating ups and scary downs, but unquestionably one of the most deflating moments is when the appraisal comes in significantly lower than the accepted offer. This is, to use technical real estate lingo, “a bummer.” Either you feel as though you got the raw end of a deal by paying more than the property’s worth or, if you don’t have extra cash to hand over, the deal can crumble into dust.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The question many in capital markets have been asking since the GSEs were put into conservatorship is this: Without Fannie , Freddie , or the Fed , who will buy the agency MBS? Today we are seeing this play out with a shortage of MBS buyers to the tune of about $2 billion in demand per day. Supply and demand — when demand is low, MBS prices will drop at sale and the corresponding yields will rise.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to the latest Producer Price Index report, the price level of inputs to residential construction less energy (i.e., building materials) ticked up 0.1% in August (not seasonally adjusted). Prices have also increased 0.1% over the past 12 months as year-over-year price growth has slowed from 4.9% in January 2023 and 14.7% in August 2022. The 12-month increase is the smallest.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

To satisfy antitrust regulators, ICE divests itself of Black Knight's loan origination and mortgage pricing businesses, but gets access to mortgage loan servicers and MLSs in $11.9 billion merger.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tech solutions for culinary teams of all sizes Culinary teams face no shortage of challenges when it comes to keeping food safety processes top of mind, but thankfully digital tools can make a world of difference. Whether you’ve already started down the path of a digital transformation for your business, or you’re still exploring the solutions to best support your staff, focusing on digital data can help you build a better foundation for business decisions in the future.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Rate lock volume fell 1.5% in August, the third consecutive decline as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than 20 years. Overall lock volumes were down 9.5% over the last three months and were 55% below that of August 2022, according to Black Knight ’s August originations market monitor report. “Interestingly, we saw very slight upticks in both cash-out and rate/term refinance locks in August,” Andy Walden, VP of enterprise research for Black Knight, said in a statement.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A majority of single-family home building occurs in counties that are in the lowest quintile of homeownership rates, according to NAHB analysis of 2021 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) county-level data and single-family permit numbers. This somewhat counterintuitive result is actually a reflection of the concentration of households in a small number of counties.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The luxury sector has always led the real estate industry in terms of innovation. High-end homes frequently include cutting-edge features, and high-end clients raise the bar with aspirational ideas and ambitious expectations. So it’s only natural that high-end agents also try to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Major Home Renovations & Home Appraisals: What You Should Know Are you planning house renovations and want to know the best home improvement investments? Or maybe you are planning to sell your house and are wondering about renovations that increase home value the most. Whether you are planning to sell in the near future or not, most people want to be reassured that any major renovations they invest in will be reflected in an increased home valuation.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Over one-third (34%) of prospective buyers have yet to purchase a home because there are not enough homes for sale in their budget, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. The other top reasons include buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to drop (18%) and buyers are waiting for prices to drop (9%), according to the survey, which was published on Thursday.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 release of the Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States indicates that the market value of households’ real estate assets increased over the quarter. Low existing for-sale inventory helped to increase real estate value after falling for three consecutive quarters. The level of households’ real estate assets increased by $2.43 trillion from $42.07 trillion in.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Cordless Media’s products are designed for companies trying to reach the real estate brands, home buyers, moving companies, investors and other entities in real estate verticals.

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Empire Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

NEWS & MEDIA courtneyk / Getty Images Source: [link] 2 of Every 25 U.S. Homes Worth at Least $1M By Kerry Smith While $1M signified luxury property a short while ago, it’s now 8% of the nation’s housing stock – but a large percentage of those homes are still in Pacific Coast states. SEATTLE – Just over 8% of U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, near June 2022’s all-time high of 8.6%, according to a report from Redfin.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Local Logic , a location intelligence platform that digitizes the built world, has teamed up with Plunk , an AI-driven analytics company, to empower end-users with the technology and insights they need to accelerate and improve home purchase decisions, the company announced on Tuesday. Plunk’s AI-powered home analytics platform offers real-time insights into home valuation , risk assessment, and remodeling possibilities.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending September 8th, total mortgage activity decreased 0.8% from the previous week and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate rose six basis points to 7.27%. The FRM rate has remained above 7% since the start of August. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, fell.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Luxury agent Shelton Wilder, CEO of the Shelton Wilder Group, joins Aaron Kirman at AKG | Christie's International Real Estate after closing $150 million in sales volume in 2022.

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Midtown Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sometimes, when you’re appraising a property – especially an older one – you’ll come across something that doesn’t seem to fit in with the typical zoning for the area: Maybe it’s a large commercial sign in a street of single-family homes, a quadruplex that was built in the 1960s that now sits beside luxury homes, […]

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Mortgage rates inched back up this week and remain anchored north of 7% as investors focus on the impact of rising headline inflation ahead of next week’s Fed rate decision. Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.18% as of Sept. 14, up from last week ’s 7.12%.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The number of women employed in the construction industry increased to over 1.28 million in 2022, as the construction industry recovered all jobs lost during the pandemic. Currently, women make up 10.9% of the construction workforce, up from 9.3% in 2002. As the construction skilled labor shortage remains a key challenge for housing, adding new workers is an important goal.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In theory, any government-backed FHA, VA and USDA loan is assumable, and with mortgage rates at levels not seen in two decades, interest in this little-used option has been growing.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Enhance your food safety procedures with these GoFormz tips and tricks In the ever-evolving landscape of the food industry, ensuring food safety has become a paramount concern for both restaurateurs and consumers alike. Establishing a robust food safety culture is not only essential for meeting regulatory requirements but also for building trust with customers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

New York-based mortgage platform Roam has secured a $1.25 million seed round, allowing the company to officially launch its services on Wednesday. Roam focuses on a distinctive niche within the mortgage industry: assumable mortgages. Tech executive and investor Keith Rabois at venture capital firm Founders Fund led the capital injection. It also included Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu , Culdesac CEO Ryan Johnson and #ANGELS founding partner Jana Messerschmidt.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Consumer credit outstanding growth slowed to 2.5% in July, down from 3.4% in July (SAAR) according to the Federal Reserve’s latest G.19 Consumer Credit report. Revolving credit growth reaccelerated to 9.2% in July, potentially reflecting strong consumer sentiment and job security in a tight—albeit cooling—labor market. In contrast, nonrevolving consumer debt outstanding inched up just 0.2% over the month.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The LA luxury developer is being forced to sell the 27-acre site, which was slated for an elaborate mega mansion, after a creditor tried to foreclose on the property and Hadid filed a bankruptcy petition.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The GoFormz team is coming to Groundbreak 2023 We’re excited to be attending Groundbreak in Chicago this September 19-20, 2023! Our team is also proud to be a sponsor for this year’s conference. Be sure to sign up for Groundbreak and stop by our booth #22 anytime to chat with the GoFormz team. What is Groundbreak? Since 2015, Procore has hosted Groundbreak, an annual conference that brings together construction professionals from around the world.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

U.S. home price gains rose 2.5% year over year in July to mark the 138th straight month of annual growth. The annual acceleration reflects six consecutive monthly gains, which drove prices about 5% higher compared to the February bottom, according to CoreLogic ‘s Home Price Index. “Annual home price growth regained momentum in July, which mostly reflects strong appreciation from earlier this year,” said Selma Hepp, chief economist for CoreLogic.

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Eyes on Housing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Consumer prices in August saw the largest monthly gain since June 2022, primarily driven by a surge in gasoline costs. Core service inflation excluding housing was little changed in August, suggesting that the path toward disinflation ahead still has some fluctuations. Meanwhile, shelter costs continued to remain at a high level and was the second-largest contributor to the increase in.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Millionaire Australian developer Tim Gurner deactivated his LinkedIn account after apologizing for a speech suggesting that higher unemployment would better keep workers "in check".

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