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Chicago housing market normalizing after unprecedented volatility during the pandemic

Housing Wire

People seeking more space to accommodate working from home led to a minor outflow of residents that put the housing market on pause. The anticipation of lower mortgage rates has frozen many buyers who think they can get a better deal if they wait a few months, not to mention sellers who are loath to give up mortgages in the 3% range.

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How to price homes properly in a volatile housing market

Housing Wire

High-volume home sellers are in a bit of a pickle in today’s market thanks to rapidly rising mortgage rates last year. These are market-based decisions.” Kearney’s simple strategy for surviving as a high-volume seller in an environment where demand has dried up: listen to the market and do what it says. “As

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Survey Analysis: Soft Economic Landing Ahead?

Appraisal Buzz

Auction.com’s latest Seller Insights report reveals that leaders in the default servicing sector are anticipating a controlled economic descent, with gradual increases in foreclosure rates despite sustained high interest rates.

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Foreclosures expected to grow slowly the rest of 2024: Auction.com

Housing Wire

A survey of mortgage default servicing leaders revealed that foreclosures are expected to rise slowly during the second half of 2024, while ample amounts of home equity should keep many properties in loss mitigation from moving into foreclosure status.

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Top 5 mortgage terms to know before you buy a house

Housing Wire

How much house can you afford to buy? A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Earnest money is essentially a deposit you put down on a house you’re interested in. It shows the seller you’re serious about their property, and usually amounts to about 2% of the home price. Buying a home?

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Buyers Retreat as Home Prices Hit All-Time High in June

Appraisal Buzz

I don’t want my buyers to be surprised by all of the expenses that come with owning a home in Florida, so I advise them to proactively research the hefty costs of insurance, property taxes and HOA fees, in addition to the cost of their mortgage payment.” That is somewhat less than the record high of 21.7% a year earlier. June 2024 U.S.

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Why You Should Hire Professionals to Measure Your Home

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

They could verify if the area claimed for the county is accurate If you believe that the square footage they have on file for your home does not match the home’s actual size, you can check whether you are paying an excessive amount in property taxes. – APPRAISAL TODAY Market Target?