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NAR magazine devotes space to reverse mortgages and seniors

Housing Wire

The official magazine for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently touched on the topic of reverse mortgages, mentioning products such as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) and addressing topics like the desires of baby boomers to age in place in their homes.

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Existing home sales data: A bad sign for housing market?

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales for April’s housing market came in at 5,8500,000. The disadvantage is that total inventory levels are shallow, creating a bidding frenzy for the few homes on the market without too much growth in mortgage demand. This sales trend looks very normal to me.

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Is this housing market affordable for the average shopper?

Housing Wire

Lack of inventory. Real estate agents cited a lack of inventory as the main hurdle preventing their clients from completing a transaction, according to the National Association of Realtors. We don’t have any inventory. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Become a member today. Already a member?

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Lincoln slog: Why home prices don’t rise in Springfield

Housing Wire

Back then, if Obama loved Springfield so much, he could have bought a home there for the median price of $108,000, according to National Association of Realtors data, significantly less than the 2007 U.S. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. median home price of $207,000. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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RISMedia’s December 2021 Digital Magazine

McKissock

As their Strategic Education Partner, we are able to give our customers free access to the digital edition of the RISMedia monthly magazine. This real estate magazine is full of thought-provoking and valuable content that prospective and licensed agents of all years of experience can apply to their careers. Cover Story. Industry News.

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What’s next for the overheated housing market?

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors, March’s existing-home sales came in at 6.01 HW+ includes weekly long-form digital content, HousingWire Magazine, access to HousingStack, and free admission to all HousingWire virtual events. Holy Hot Home Price Growth Batman! The rest of this content is for HW+ members.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Stuart Sim

Housing Wire

To view past issues of our HW+ exclusive HousingWire Magazine, go here. HousingWire: What’s one thing that people aren’t paying attention to that you think they should be paying attention to? I think the current tax directive needs to be increased to make it less attractive to foreign investment. To become an HW+ member, click here.