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Prices for luxury homes soared in the first quarter 

Housing Wire

High-end buyers tend to be more immune to mortgage rate fluctuations and flock to the luxury housing market. 29, nearly half (46.8%) of luxury homes sold were purchased in cash, up from 44.1% A surge in new listings of luxury homes was not enough to curb the price growth associated with rising demand.

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While the Austin housing market isn’t sizzling, agents say it is still warm

Housing Wire

It is nearly April, which means temperatures in the Austin metropolitan area are heating up — and so is the housing market. There is just more inventory on the market that is within the most affordable price range, meaning homes priced under $300,000.

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Agents in Illinois grapple with the state’s housing inventory shortage

Housing Wire

Despite the population decline, Illinois’ housing market remains relatively strong. The state has an Altos Research Market Action Index score of 44, which is above the national score of 39. Altos considers anything above 30 to be indicative of a seller’s market. It’s depressing,” Laricy said of the downtown market.

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SEATTLE ‘WALKING’ TOWARDS URBAN CONNECTEDNESS

Will Springer Realtor

topped the list. SEPTEMBER HOUSING UPDATE There is a feeling of Halloween in the real estate world because this housing market is a bit scary these days. The market is spooking many potential buyers and sellers thanks to stubbornly high mortgage interest rates. fewer new listings, the number of sales rose 1.7%

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TRACKING THE SINGLE HOUSEHOLD AND OTHER LIFESTYLE CHOICES

Will Springer Realtor

Note: Average prices include all home sales – including ultra-luxury properties – and do not portray the housing market as accurately as median prices.) The market is now in the process of thawing after a lengthy cool down, as buyers begin anew to seek change in their home dynamics.