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Fannie Mae cuts origination forecast for 2022

Housing Wire

Limited inventory, supply chain disruptions and concerns about inflation have led economists at Fannie Mae to lower their mortgage origination forecasts for the remainder of this year and into 2022. Fannie Mae dropped its projected origination volume for 2021 to $4.33 trillion from the $4.36 trillion it projected in August.

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Mortgage market affordability and inventory challenges

Housing Wire

It was no surprise that affordability hit the top of the list in every interview. Black Knight reported that May was the least affordable housing market in 16 years. For the first time in three years, we have seen an increase in homes on the market and price reductions. To view the complete research, click here.

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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

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. The market is going to go into correction,” he said. “I

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Pending home sales drop, but there’s a silver lining

Housing Wire

Despite the decline, many industry observers see big potential for the housing market in the year ahead. It’s no secret that low mortgage rates and societal shifts brought on by COVID-19 have collided to form a red-hot housing market. But home prices have increased. Presented by: Fannie Mae.

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Insane lumber prices mean new homes cost $24K more

Housing Wire

Policymakers must address building material supply chain issues to help the economy sustain solid growth in 2021.”. A Homesnap report said total new listings increased only.22% The post Insane lumber prices mean new homes cost $24K more appeared first on HousingWire.

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Raleigh Real Estate Trends + Forecast for 2022

Raleigh Realty

A healthy housing market indicates a healthy national economy. It’s no secret Raleigh is an up-and-coming city, but how’s the local real estate market doing? of occupied housing in Raleigh is owner-occupied and 48.5 4,840 new apartments were constructed in Raleigh throughout 2021. is renter-occupied.

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Rising costs, COVID cases dip builder confidence

Housing Wire

fell to a four-month low in January as builders expressed concerns about higher house prices, COVID-related supply chain issues and construction costs. How to gain more listing visibility in a shifting housing market. Even prior to the pandemic , housing inventory had hit record lows.