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To lure more teachers, CO school districts enter the housing market

Housing Wire

Affordability has been a chief topic of concern in the housing industry for the past several years, and the lack of affordable options in the state of Colorado is pushing that state’s school districts into action. Rents also remain challenging according to data the Post cites from Zillow.

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There’s no sign of the typical fall slowdown in home buying

Housing Wire

Most sellers who are on the market now are very motivated to move: landlords with vacant homes, families who already upgraded and need to sell their previous homes, couples splitting up,” David Palmer, a Redfin listing agent, said in a statement. “As

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Housing Shortage in Maryland

Robinson Appraisal Group

Maryland is facing a serious housing shortage that is impacting the entire state, but especially the Baltimore Metropolitan area. The low inventory of available homes combined with high interest rates has made it difficult for potential buyers to find an affordable home in the area. Landlords are also not willing to sell.

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Wall Street Loses Its Landlord Appetite, Listings Slump, and Rents Rise

BiggerPockets

From artificially inflating the housing market to kicking first-time homebuyers to the curb, and now, selling off their inventory at a fraction of the cost. […]. Don’t you love Wall Street?

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said. Housing markets continued to weaken, with sales and construction declining across [all 12 Federal Reserve] districts,” according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book released on Wednesday.

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Inflation's Impact on the Housing Market

Eppraisal

This is especially true when housing inventories are low -- a perfect illustration of money supply outpacing economic growth. At the same time, as property values jump, landlords can raise their rents since the cost of maintenance will go up with inflation. It follows that the realtor commission will also be more substantial.

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Top LO Ben Cohen thinks first time buyers will return to the housing market this year

Housing Wire

While a lack of inventory still remains an issue, Cohen expects first time buyers to come back to the market now that they’ve become more realistic with mortgage rates and rents soaring. “I I really think until we see inventory move in our favor, it’s still going to be a tough market for a buyer.

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