Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Rob Nunziata , co-CEO and co-founder of Florida-based FBC Mortgage , says one mortgage sweetener that holds out some promise for making houses more affordable for a broader swath of borrowers is the temporary rate buydown. “It Nobody was doing buydowns in 2020 and 2021 [when 30-year fixed mortgage rates were in the 3% range].

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

Builders feel more confident in the market, housing inventory data is positive and buyer demand for mortgages has increased — but don’t be fooled. In addition, the credit rating agency expects mortgage rates to move even higher in 2023 and home prices to decline by up to 5%. “We

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

Inversely, data from Zillow showed for-sale inventory climb the highest in four major real estate markets – Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York. And approximately 60% said the move led to positive life events, such as a bigger home, a cheaper mortgage, and new experiences in a new city and state. and Austin.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

Residential brokerage and mortgage lender William Raveis is buying its clients’ homes across New England, the tri-state area and Florida. WRRE also will help them buy, finance and insure their next home purchase, with mortgage closing times in as few as eight days, considerably faster than the industry average.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/ Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. million homes bought and sold in the U.S. According to data from Statista , there were roughly 5.95 last year.

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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. It is interesting that inventory levels were increasing rapidly in the years leading up to 2008.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It is December and it's still a hot real estate market for sellers. This past year we have experienced an unprecedented lack of real estate inventory available for sale leaving pent-up buyer demand. Buyers lost out on homes because of other buyers and investors paying cash. Sellers should be happy with VA loan buyers.

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Hank Miller Team

MARCH 6, 2024

Greater Atlanta remains one of the strongest national markets, home values are not likely to drop over the next several months. Home Sales Drop in Atlanta From a pure "number of transactions" point, closings and contracts cratered in '22 as buyers rapidly fell out and sellers chased those that remained. '23

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Quicken Loans

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Mortgage rates dropped down to record lows that carried through much of 2021. In addition, home values and sales skyrocketed. In combination with low housing inventory and labor shortages, that drove up selling prices. For anyone interested in buying a home , real estate is still in high demand.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This is due to low interest rates, historically low inventory and more than usual buyers flocking to the market, thus, homes have been selling in record time. As a result, home values have been increasing. Buyers are offering sellers prices considerably above list price in many cases.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

It's a sizzling, fast-paced seller's real estate market right now. Due in part to the inventory of available homes for sale being historically low, it was low at the end of 2019 and continues to drop. According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 17, 2023

From COVID-19 interventions to supply chain disruptions to record inflation, the hits kept coming against a real estate market that was already experiencing diminished inventories and a growing pool of buyers. Prior to COVID, i.e. March of 2020, inventory was already falling. Where Have We Been? Where Do We Stand Now?

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 28, 2022

The United States housing market will continue to struggle with a low inventory of homes available for sale in 2022. Long-term mortgage financing is economical. So, if the market begins to drop, there are plenty of first-time homebuyers and buyers looking to upgrade to more expensive and larger homes that will step in.

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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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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 6, 2022

An array of factors influences the home value, mortgage interest rate, fees and timing of these exchanges. In this post, we talk about how issues near and far play a role in home sales. The problem for property sellers is that their sale might be a casualty of this tightening.

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Empire Appraisal Group

APRIL 21, 2022

However, economists say that buyers may soon see relief with expectations of more inventory coming that could help relieve some of the pricing pressures. Housing inventory is expected to hit positive territory year over year this summer, according to realtor.com®’s ®’s latest Monthly Housing Trends Report. ®’s report.

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Eppraisal

JUNE 8, 2021

Here's what to be prepared for: Competition Inventory is at its lowest point in many years. According to Realtor.com's April 2021 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, the national inventory of active listings declined by 53% over last year. Prices Too High Home values are rising. Home values have risen.

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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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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Prices and home values typically increase in the spring and summer as well. The super seller's market the past few years has begun to settle and level out a bit. Potential buyers found they could not be approved for mortgages at the higher home prices and interest rates. over last year."

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Listing Spark

MARCH 9, 2023

Episode Summary Aaron Jistel gives an update on the Texas Real Estate Market in Q1 2023 and recaps the 2022 market noting that it had been affected by a sudden increase in mortgage rates, with sales and home values declining. Things are starting to look up in 2023 with a break in mortgage rates. [00:05:15]-[00:05:31]

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Cornerstone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

A very specific set of circumstances are bringing opportunities for both homebuyers and sellers. A housing inventory shortage. Thankfully, housing inventory levels have slowly begun to rise. The recent Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com states: “In July, newly listed homes grew by 6.5

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As buying a home is one of the most important investment decisions you will ever make, it is crucial to understand the current real estate market before you dive in. Home values rose double digits, year-over-year, the past couple years? The housing inventory has been low; however, it is growing?

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Eppraisal

MAY 18, 2021

It's no secret the real estate market is super hot right now and the demand for homes is high. There are more buyers than homes available for sale. In fact, according to an article on Realtor.com, the national inventory of active listings declined by 53% over last year. If you've been outbid for another home, keep your head up.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 25, 2022

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and an extended period of low inventory of homes for sale, brokers do not see any significant improvements in the real estate market in the short term. Freddie Mac -- the federally-backed mortgage investor -- reports that mortgage rates dipped from 3.89 percent to 3.76

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to an article on Bankrate.com, written by Jeff Ostrowski, "Mortgage rates plumbed to new depths in January 2021, setting all-time lows south of 3 percent." The inventory of homes available are historically low as well. The inventory of active listings is still down 52.8% There wasn't a lack of inventory either.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What does this mean for mortgage rates? Mortgage rates should get better. ” Mortgage rates track the yield on 10-year U.S. When Treasury yields go down, so do mortgage rates. These cuts will allow mortgage rates to fall faster throughout 2024.

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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. Home Prices Yes, home values will continue to rise against other economic pressures, according to an estimation reported by Fannie Mae.

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Eppraisal

MAY 25, 2021

Advantages of a VA Home Loan According to mortgagereports.com, "the VA loan asks for no down payment, requires no mortgage insurance, and has lenient rules about qualifying, among other advantages." The VA home loan is a true "no money down" home loan opportunity. Let the sellers choose a convenient closing date.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 8, 2021

It's a "super seller's market" right now. Home values are increasing as buyers are competing for homes. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes is at it's lowest since 1999. The NAR cites that in December of 2020 the inventory was down 23% compared to December of 2019.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling this winter may be smarter: Even after the buyer boom seen in 2020 , it continues: Buyer demand is outpacing the supply of available homes for sale, so homebuyers frequently compete to snatch up limited listings. Many sellers are seeing homes “fly off the shelves.”

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Eppraisal

APRIL 12, 2022

The current real estate market is like no other in history in there is a lack of inventory of homes being listed for sale. According to an article in Keeping Current Matters, "A balanced real estate market's inventory sits around 6 months. Today's current market is at 1.7

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The market normally remains strong, and home values rise, through the spring and summer months. These pandemic-related changes interacted with the existing housing inventory shortage, resulting in sharp price increases for both owned homes and rental units." They are witnessing the strong seller's market.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 27, 2021

Qualify to Purchase a Home If you are thinking of purchasing a home, you must first be able to qualify for a mortgage. To qualify for a mortgage, you need steady employment and income. Interest rates are still historically low, so it's a great time to borrow money to purchase your first home. You need good credit.

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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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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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Eppraisal

MARCH 13, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors, the inventory of available homes on the market set a record at the end of 2020 as being the lowest since 1999. Interest rates are still historically low and, in many areas, when a home is listed for sale, it's a race as to who sees it and puts in an offer first.

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