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Single-family housing starts reach highest level since 2007

Housing Wire

Single-family housing starts continued their seven-month climb in November, coming in at the highest level since 2007, according to the Census Bureau. Additionally, permits for new single-family construction also rose to 2007 highs, potentially an indication that we might see the increase in homebuilding continue into early 2021,“ Kan said.

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September single-family housing starts reached highest level since 2007

Housing Wire

above the revised August figure of 1.021 million, and a level not seen since 2007, Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae , said. million annualized units, a level not seen since 2007. . million annualized units, a level not seen since 2007. “While starts were up 10.4% “The former rose 8.5% over the month to 1.1

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Is it 2007 again in the housing market?

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Is it 2007 again? There’s so much talk online about today’s housing market being like 2007, but what are the stats showing? UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: […] The post Is it 2007 again in the housing market? UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: […] The post Is it 2007 again in the housing market?

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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. The post The Similarities Between 2007 and Today appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Just the way it should be done.

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2007 had ten times more housing supply than today

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

That’s what 2007 had compared to right now. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 10/4/23 KW Sac Metro Big Market Update (register here) 10/6/23 How to Think […] The post 2007 had ten times more housing supply than today first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser. Enjoy if you wish.

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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

Housing Wire

Co-owners Gloria Grimshaw and David Callahan acquired the brokerage from founder Lucille Jordan in 2007. The brokerage opened a full-time office known as William Raveis Nantucket on the island’s historic Main Street in 2007. Several JRE agents serve on local boards and nonprofits across the island.

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HUD, USDA reach accord on energy-efficiency standard for new construction

Housing Wire

This fulfills a requirement laid out in a 2007 law that directs the departments to adopt the most recently published energy-efficiency standards following reviews by the U.S. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, signed into law by President George W. Department of Energy (DOE) and HUD itself.