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May jobs report complicates things for the Fed

Housing Wire

Even though the pace of layoffs has picked up, many businesses, particularly in transportation, healthcare, and hospitality, continue to have strong demand for workers,” Mike Fratantoni , the Mortgage Bankers Association’s chief economist, said in a statement. in April, with the total number of unemployed persons rising to 6.1

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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. In other markets, including the Cleveland district, low inventory levels hindered home prices from dropping further. However, housing affordability worsened.

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Affordability boosts Indianapolis housing market 

Housing Wire

According to Zillow ’s annual predictions, Indianapolis will be the fourth-hottest real estate market of 2024, thanks to its solid economy, housing inventory, affordability and pent-up demand. In 2024, she is optimistic that sellers will sell and more buyers will come to the market, as there is a big pent-up demand.

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Local Housing Markets: Fargo, Bergen County and 30A, Florida

Housing Wire

There are excellent schools and great transportation into Manhattan, but if you go a little bit north you can go hiking. A lack of inventory still exists in Bergen County,” Stokes said. For every seller I probably have 50 buyers.” New Jersey’s Bergen County gives homebuyers the best of both worlds.

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Starting Independent Senior Living – Everything You Need to Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Services can include housekeeping, transportation, maintenance, and personal care. Additional Services Some communities offer additional services such as housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and personal care, which come at an extra cost. Prioritizing the most important amenities to you and your lifestyle is important.

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Tips for Buying a House in a Seller’s Market

Assurance Financial

During home shopping, most homebuyers want to know whether the current housing market is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, along with how to get a good deal in a seller’s market. Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market. Seller’s Market. What Is a Seller’s Market?

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

Avoid 9 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make. On the other hand, the four restaurant workers would still need to spend monthly payments for rent, food, transportation, and insurance. We expect a nationwide drop in home values as home inventory continues to shrink and we start to feel the economic impact of last year’s mishaps.