Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2024

An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. According to industry analysts, this is the lowest index reading recorded since NAR began collecting the data in 2001. Kushi added that more buyers may be enticed back into the market if mortgage rates continue to fall and inventory levels continue to rise.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. The housing market is off to a good start this year, as consumers benefit from falling mortgage rates and stable home prices,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. in December, up from 71.6 in November. million units.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

The resulting housing market crash and the Great Recession led policymakers to overcorrect by tightening mortgage lending standards and limiting funds for new construction. USC researchers offered two key solutions to address the growing inventory shortage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Ongoing job gains are clearly increasing demand along with more inventory.” from January to February due to steadily growing inventory. Overall, active inventory grew 14.8% higher than one year ago. higher than one year ago.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Yun also expressed concern about a possible government shutdown, which could worsen the conditions in the housing market. “It August may be the beginning of the end of this resilient housing market, at least for a while,” Sturtevant said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, unlike the market for new homes , which has recovered convincingly above last year’s lows (+31.5%), pending home sales continue to lag behind year-ago levels (-14.0%). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index climbed to a reading of 77.6

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Housing Wire

JUNE 29, 2023

An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Despite sluggish pending contract signings, the housing market is resilient with approximately three offers for each listing,” Lawrence Yun , the chief economist of NAR, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2021

An index of 100 is equal to the average level of contract activity during 2001, the first year examined. The volume of existing-home sales in 2001 was within the range of 5 to 5.5 The “seesaw” nature of pending home sales could indicate a turning point for the housing market, according to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 31, 2024

The rise in housing inventory is beginning to lead to more contract signings,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist. The level of contract activity in 2001 is represented by an index of 100. on a monthly basis in June as already muted buyer demand was split between new home inventory and growing existing home inventory.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, early indicators suggest that the housing market is pointed in the right direction. The PHSI is benchmarked at 100 in 2001. The latest signal comes from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which shows sales in October growing 5.4%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

An index level of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Contract transactions slowed a bit in September and are showing signs of a calmer home price trend, as the market is running comfortably ahead of pre-pandemic activity,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Overall active inventory improved 7.9% As a result, long-term housing demand is increasing more significantly in these regions. from December’s annualized rate. year over year in January, according to Realtor.com. “As

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The lack of housing inventory is a major constraint to rising sales,” Lawrence Yun , NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement. year over year in 2023 to 670,000 homes due to higher new home inventory than existing home inventory. year over year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

While the growth rate is cooling monthly, we are still in a savagely unhhealthy housing market trying to get national inventory levels back to pre-COVID-19 levels. I have documented the history of these housing price crash addicts for a decade now. Housing inventory issue with no booming demand.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The amount of contract activity in 2001 is represented by an index of 100. Pending house sales are a good indicator of market conditions and typically follow existing home sales by one to two months. Due to limited demand and rising availability, housing competition has diminished nationally. September saw a 7.4%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Anything above 100 is considered to have a higher level of activity relative to 2001. “The positive impact of job growth and higher inventory could not overcome affordability challenges and some degree of wait-and-see related to the upcoming U.S. The index fell by 5.5% month over month to 70.2. presidential election.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.” ” One of the themes that I wanted to give to my readers is that housing data had surged toward the end of 2020, which created a high that couldn’t be sustained. When inventory rises and more supply is on the market, this means demand is fading.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The housing market will remain subdued until the Federal Reserve starts cutting rates next year, according to economists and housing pros following the central bank’s Wednesday announcement to leave the benchmark rate unchanged in the target range of 5.25%-5.5%. Fed officials expect interest rates to be at 5.1%

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The recovery has not taken place, but the housing recession is over,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The presence of multiple offers implies that housing demand is not being satisfied due to lack of supply. Meanwhile, housing starts are forecast drop 5.3%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Rates last month surged to 7.23%—the highest since 2001 – sending the typical homebuyer’s monthly payment up significantly from last year. Home prices not expected to fall Home prices are high due to competition among buyers for limited inventory in the market. That rate is up from 14.3% The median U.S. This price was 2.8%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 29, 2024

As a result, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) fell to a score of 70.2 – the lowest reading since the index began tracking in 2001. “A The positive impact of job growth and higher inventory could not overcome affordability challenges and some degree of wait-and-see related to the upcoming U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2023

Freddie Mac‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.23% as of August 24, up from last week ’s 7.09%. What does it mean for the housing market ? Other indices showed even higher mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

Rates at the 7% or 8% level could spur a reduction in home prices, but current inventory issues have limited this impact. Even with rates in the mid-7s, there are bidding wars in dozens of markets across the country. “We would have to go back to 2001 to find mortgage rates above 7.0%. Inventory remains thin.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

House decorating used a lot of seashells and items found on the local beach. Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Hot housing market not a bubble, economists say. Available to rent on Airbnb, of course. Jun 7, 2022. percent the previous week.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2021

The National Association of Realtors released encouraging news Thursday about the future of the housing market. Though homes in contract are not always closed, the index figure is a strong indication that home sales will rebound in the coming months after an inventory-induced decline. What is this index? population.”.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

That’s because scarce inventory is driving up prices, pushing many homes on the cusp over the seven-figure mark. percent, matching October 2022’s rate and the highest rate since 2001,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. Just over 8% of U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2022

As a driver of the economy, housing should be bolstered by: Non-bank lending institutions to lend in lower-income areas and to minorities in the same way that CRA provides for banks Reducing government-insured and guaranteed mortgage loan fees. in 2001 to 44.8% Black homeownership rates have declined from 48.4% Prices continue to rise.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

GIMME SHELTER: AMERICA’S HOUSING PROBLEM WORSENS This country is struggling – mightily – to put enough roofs over the heads of Americans. Housing inventory nationwide flipped from oversupply to undersupply about a dozen years ago when consumers and the banking industry began to slowly rebound financially from the Great Recession.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? While no one ever thinks they’ll be forced to sell in a down market, very few people predicted 9/11 (2001), Great Recession (2008), the collapse of oil prices (2014), or Hurricane Harvey (2017).

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I wrote in this newsletter 12 months ago about the bumpy – maybe even bruising – housing market of 2022 across Puget Sound and most of the country. Ready to complete another year, the residential real estate market has not improved – some might say it got a little worse. To a happy 2024! =

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2021

There is a strong need for a once-in-a-generation response to address decades of underinvestment in housing. million housing units since 2001. About 57% of all new housing was classified multifamily (four or more units in one location). AUGUST HOUSING UPDATE. months of inventory available compared with 0.3

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2023

While elevated rates and other affordability challenges remain, inventory continues to be the biggest obstacle for prospective homebuyers.” The Bank of Canada increased rates by 25 bps to 4.75% on Wednesday, the highest level since 2001. Other indexes show mortgage rates even higher. ”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

One of the many matters of importance to Americans is your strategy for housing. As the rest of the country waits, debates, and predicts an economic recession, the United States housing market has been languishing in a historic one for nearly 3 years. And housing starts didn’t return to 2001 levels until 2022.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. Dear Sellers, the housing market misses you It’s tough to value properties today! How does your market compare with Ryan’s? A fireplace and commercial grade wine cellar only add to the ambiance.

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Movoto

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us as we break down the biggest real estate headlines shaping the market right now! housing market with expert insights from real estate expert, Jerimiah Taylor (JT). It will be just like we’re reading the housing market news to you with an expert to kick off this Thursday episode.

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