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Home prices are still rising, but relief for buyers is coming

Housing Wire

But relief for buyers could be coming in the next 12 months. gain by this time next year, as ongoing affordability challenges deter potential buyers — as well as an uptick in new for sale listings. in June, according to the National Association of Realtors , which tracks the metric. (An Home prices increased 2.3% ” The 17.2%

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Mortgage rates dip back down to 2.98%

Housing Wire

Pending home sales metrics released by the National Association of Realtors on Wednesday revealed pending home sales reached its highest mark for the month of May since 2005, up 8% from the previous month of April. More recently, however, mortgage applications dipped 6.9%

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Existing home sales are still too hot

Housing Wire

Today, the National Association of Realtors reported a 2.5% Because housing demand is at pre-cycle highs, we can infer home prices are not an issue for most buyers. nominal home price growth every year for the next several years, affordability will be an issue for some buyers. If we have greater than 4.6%

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Typical homebuyers made $107,000 annually, used a real estate agent in 2023: NAR survey

Housing Wire

Homebuyers’ median household income increased by $19,000 this year from 2022, reaching $107,000, according to the National Association of Realtors ’ 2023 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers. The share of first-time buyers rose to 32%, up from last year’s low of 26%. Typical repeat buyers were 58, down from 59 in 2022.

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Pending home sales reach highest May mark in 16 years

Housing Wire

Pending home sales reached its highest mark for the month of May since 2005, up 8% from the previous month of April as low inventory continues driving buyers to snatch up available real estate. “Buyers are still lining up a feverish pace,” Yun said. “Buyers are still lining up a feverish pace,” Yun said.

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Pending home sales dip as “seesaw” market continues

Housing Wire

Though the desire for buyers to purchase a new home remains strong, skyrocketing prices are putting the dream out of reach for some buyers, economists in the housing industry said. in June, according to the National Association of Realtors , which tracks the metric. (An The overall pending home sales index fell 1.9% in 2022.

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Why is the El Paso housing market so hot right now?

Housing Wire

“Property managers are renting places that would usually be $800 a month for $1,200, so people figured if they’re paying that much, they might as well own their home,” said Tom Torres, an El Paso-based real estate agent and former president of the El Paso Association of Realtors. Thank goodness Realtors were deemed essential.”.