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New listings data falls for third week in a row 

Housing Wire

New listings data has been moving lower over the last few weeks. But, we need to see more growth in new listings data just to grow from 2023 levels. 2023 new listings data was the lowest ever on record, so it’s already a low bar.

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New listings take a hit, possibly due to higher mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Did the recent move in higher mortgage rates impact the new listings data more than normal? I hope this isn’t the case, but we had a noticeable move lower in new listings last week. Weekly active listings rose by only 6,618. The Fed spoke at Jackson Hole last Friday but that didn’t move mortgage rates much.

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The mortgage rate lock-in didn’t start in 2022

Housing Wire

After an initial rush to get to market in Q2 2022, new listings volume fell precipitously. In July 2022, new listings volume per week dropped from 90,000 at the end of June to approximately 74,000 just after the July 4th holiday. By Q1 2022, 80% of mortgage holders were locked in with their incredibly cheap financing.

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CrossCountry Mortgage unveils cash-offer loan product

Housing Wire

As demand for homes continues to outpace new listings, CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is introducing a new cash-offer product, the company announced Thursday. CashPlus has no appraisal or financing contingencies.

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Finally, some healthy housing inventory growth

Housing Wire

Of course, what is different this year versus last year is that new listing data is growing yearly instead of trending at the lowest levels recorded in history. This is something I talked about last week on Yahoo Finance. So, with higher rates now and some growth year over year, I hope we keep the momentum going.

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Midwest housing markets good for first-time homebuyers: Zillow

Housing Wire

“Attractive homes are moving fast, so those looking to buy this spring should get their finances in order now, including getting pre-approved for a home loan. The increase in new listings this spring, due both to new construction and to more homeowners choosing to sell, will give buyers more options and help to ease price growth.

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Low inventory drives U.S. home prices up 5.5% year over year in Q3: FHFA

Housing Wire

year over year in Q3, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index. Simultaneously, new listing volume is up at the end of November, which might further cool home prices. house prices rallied again in the third quarter of 2023. In fact, home prices rose 2.1% quarter over quarter and 5.5% in September.

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