Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

Impact on home values and sales In the meantime, real estate agents in Florida and California are concerned that the rising homeowners’ insurance costs in their states will have a negative impact on homeownership. “The

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Home prices are now posting the biggest monthly declines since January 2009, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from Black Knight. Median home prices in August fell 0.98% in August, only slightly better than July’s 1.05% monthly decline. With mortgage rates at 6.7% With mortgage rates at 6.7%

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

This article is part of our housing market economic update series. At the end of this series, you can join us on May 10 for a Housing Market Update webinar. Yet, today’s housing market is nothing like the housing bubble of the mid-2000s. Prior to 2009, housing was overbuilt relative to demand.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2023

“As the Federal Reserve moves interest rates higher, mortgage financing becomes more expensive and housing becomes less affordable,” Lazzara said. Given the continuing prospects for a challenging macroeconomic environment, home prices may well continue to decelerate.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

We can’t just show homes; we have to be a professional real estate business, which means being able to have real conversations when buyers and sellers ask us questions like, “Did we miss the market?” “Are Are we in a housing bubble?” As rates rise, it becomes more expensive to borrow money for a home purchase.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

High interest rates, coupled with a still-low supply of housing, have created price hurtles that are keeping many first-time homebuyers and lower-income borrowers locked out of the housing market. Nobody was doing buydowns in 2020 and 2021 [when 30-year fixed mortgage rates were in the 3% range]. in year one, go to 5.2%

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Quicken Loans

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Anyone keeping an eye on the real estate market watched for predictions in 2021. Along with the pandemic, 2020 brought a chaotic whirlwind for the housing market. Mortgage rates dropped down to record lows that carried through much of 2021. In addition, home values and sales skyrocketed.

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Cornerstone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Now that we’ve reached the second half of 2021, it’s apparent: Today’s housing market is breaking records. A very specific set of circumstances are bringing opportunities for both homebuyers and sellers. Here’s a closer look at which four factors are creating this never-before-seen market. Climbing home prices.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Is that the case for all major Texas housing markets? What should buyers and sellers be doing right now? What should they expect in this housing market? We’ll dive into the state of the Texas real estate market with Real Estate Real Fast host Aaron Jistel. How to vet real estate agents as a seller.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. It only takes a few bad appraisers doing this kind of thing to cause home prices to artificially inflate. See charts below) That market was also not driven by historically low-interest rates. TODAY’S RISING HOME PRICES.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I have been part of the mortgage banking industry since 1983 — 39 years to date through different housing markets. So when I talk to loan originators today, I harken back to my early days when fixed mortgage rates were over 14% and there were absolutely no refinances to be had. Things will get better.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 28, 2022

Danielle Hale, Realtor.com chief economist states, "We expect a whirlwind 2022 for the housing market. Home sales are expected to increase another 6.6% and home prices to rise another 2.9% " It is already happening, especially in the hot markets. Housing Market Crash in 2022?

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

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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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

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. Freddie Mac projects that home-price growth will average 12.8%

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Robinson Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Interest rates play a crucial role in the housing market. Lower rates typically promote an increase in demand for properties, this in turn drives up pricing, while on the flip side of that, higher interest rates reduce the demand since the costs of a mortgage increase deterring prospective home buyers.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The housing market has been kind to homeowners these last few years. The average home value has jumped 43% since late 2019, and sellers have raked in eye-popping profits because of it. As we head in 2023, the market looks very different. The post Your Home May Lose Value in 2023. That depends.

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Eppraisal

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Realtor.com's April 2021 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, the national inventory of active listings declined by 53% over last year. The report also indicates that homes are selling at historical speed, with the time on the market for a typical listing dropping down to a low of 43%.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 21, 2023

WaMu's problems were largely based on the evaporation of the secondary market to which it sold mortgage-backed securities. Such financial catastrophes create an air of uneasiness and concern across many markets. This can lure buyers into the market because the cost of financing is less prohibitive.

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Cornerstone

APRIL 30, 2021

It’s an ideal time for sellers to take advantage. NAR’s recent Existing Home Sales report showed that pre-spring home sales were up 23.7 Sellers who may have been reluctant to list in the past few years are now considering it. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) now sits at 125.4

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This is the first decline in home prices in almost three years, down from 57.6% in the second quarter, with median national home values dropping 3% quarterly to approximately $340,000, the report said. Despite this drop, investment returns for home sellers is still up from 48.8% Metro results for home sellers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The housing market cheered as the Federal Reserve signaled interest rate cuts next year after making a series of rapid rate hikes starting in 2022. What does this mean for mortgage rates? Mortgage rates should get better. ” Mortgage rates track the yield on 10-year U.S.

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Eppraisal

JUNE 28, 2022

Gas, food and utility bill prices are skyrocketing and mortgage interest rates have almost doubled since their historical lows the last couple years. Many home sellers that have been holding out are now listing their homes for sale in order to catch the still hot seller's real estate market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Interest rates and inflation continued to dampen activity in the housing market across all 12 Federal Reserve districts, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. In the New York and San Francisco districts, potential homebuyers opted to rent instead of purchasing due to elevated prices and higher mortgage rates.

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The home-selling process can be challenging at times. This is especially true if home sellers are trying to move quickly or are hoping to avoid costly renovations. That’s why homeowners sometimes choose to sell and advertise their houses as is. Selling as is means you can usually avoid those possibly expensive repairs.

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Cornerstone

MARCH 12, 2021

The long answer: Here are several solid reasons why: Housing inventory remains at record lows , while buyer demand has reached record highs. A prospective home seller is looking at a great opportunity to sell rapidly and at a lucrative price. In a market this competitive, a seller has an advantage.

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Home Junction

APRIL 30, 2020

This is where property data providers such as Home Junction can help brokers and agents provide the information that helps consumers make informed decisions. Data can help buyers and sellers get a clearer picture of what is taking place right now. Some people are having difficulty obtaining mortgages. Not across all of America.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

High demand and low inventory have lifted home prices nearly 20 percent over what they were in the autumn of 2020. Again, good news for sellers; a headache for seekers. Yet if history demonstrates anything, it reveals the cyclical nature of the real estate market. percent or so. This can impact monthly cash flow considerably.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur. Closing : A one- to two-hour meeting during which ownership of a home is transferred from seller to buyer. Equity : A percentage of the home's value owned by the homeowner.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. A home valued too high can lock a homeowner into an unaffordable mortgage and increase the risk of foreclosure.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 11, 2023

A Look At The Housing Market in 2022. Over the past three years, the real estate market has seen unprecedented milestones. From record-high sale prices to record-low inventory, the market has shown us that just when we think we know what will happen it will show us something different. Interest Rates.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

housing market this year, and we’ll find out which one wins. What are the drivers of housing demand in 2022? 5 predictions for the 2022 housing market. Here are 7 trends to watch in the 2022 appraisal market. Here are 4 macro trends impacting the 2022 housing market. 2022 Forecast series.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

When you’re ready to close on your new home, you’ll find there’s one more round of payments to make: closing costs. Getting a mortgage isn’t free, and closing on a house isn’t free. There are costs through this last phase of the process of buying your home. Closing costs can apply to both the buyer and seller.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

In a truly Orwellian move, mortgage giant Freddie Mac recently announced its intent to censor an arbitrary collection of words such as “desirable,” “safe,” “well-kept,” “student” and “crime” when they appear, in any context, in the hundreds of thousands of appraisal reports it relies on in mortgage underwriting. They really help.

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Cornerstone

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This is precisely what we’re seeing in today’s real estate market. Home values are climbing at nearly historic levels. As a result, hurdles related to home appraisals have also started to arise. In the past few months, it’s become commonplace for an appraisal to come back under a home’s contract price.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Keep them up to date in every step of the report so that they can keep the Lender (and the Buyer/Seller/Realtor/Closing Attorneys when applicable) all in the loop on the progress of the report. Is there any way to mitigate the risk and improve the property value? Building homes at a higher elevation will help. value to property.

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Assurance Financial

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Whatever amount is left over after the down payment is paid must be paid off over time in the form of a mortgage. It’s important to note that any down payment under 20% normally requires mortgage insurance. How Much Is a Normal Down Payment on a House? How Much Is a Normal Down Payment on a House?

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2021

A large percentage of the buyers that were fighting over homes in the winter and spring have found their homes, or some have decided to wait incorrectly thinking that it’ll be easier next spring. The chart below shows the percentage of homes placed under agreement out of the total number of homes on the market on a weekly basis.

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