Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

The builders don’t like to see supply of existing homes growing for fear that their buyers might cancel on them. The growth of supply means demand is getting weaker, which will require builders to give more incentives to buyers. 291,000 homes are still under construction: 5.7 months of supply. When supply is 4.3

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

In 2007, we had more than 4 million total active listings, which was too much supply for the builders to compete effectively. This means new homes — with all the bells and whistles — can peel some buyers from the existing home sales market, especially if they pay down mortgage rates. Now on to the report. When supply is 4.4-6.4

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2022

But we should ask: Why is inventory so much lower now if purchase application data is at 2009 levels — a period in time when inventory was rising noticeably in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009? Housing tenure ran at five to seven years from 1985-2007 and now is 11-13 years from 2008 2022. This is true except for one big reality!

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2021

But the average loan size on purchase mortgage applications fell, he said, “which is potentially a sign that more first-time buyers looking for lower-priced homes are being helped by the recent uptick in for-sale inventory for both newly built homes and existing homes.”.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

Geneva Financial, founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, has more than 130 branch locations in 46 states, according to the firm. When we help bring distressed properties back to the market, it’s up to 31% less expensive than a new construction home.”. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Chicago’s housing market started out hot in 2022.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

But what they do need is for the realtors that have buyers to have the complete and accurate information about their homes. So that those agents will bring their buyer to the builder. I never talk to a buyer. You said before 2007 that you were providing services for homebuilders manually. And we don’t do any of that.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

Data from John Burns Real Estate Consulting shows that student loan debt has increased 100% since 2007, keeping many renters in place. Yes, there are some government programs that provide construction components on permanent loans, but they are not ideal for inexperienced home buyers. Here’s one data point for you.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Key thing to remember: A traditional seller is also usually a buyer. So, when housing peaked in 2005, we had a flood of inventory from home sellers who couldn’t buy a home, and that flood allowed the list to spike to over 4 million in 2007. The issue is that when housingw as in a recession in 2007, we had a massive spike in supply.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

How can high prices be sustained when a buyer’s buying power is stretched so thin? Data shows homebuyers since 1954 built equity for decades ; those who did not build equity purchased between 2003 and 2007. Data shows that before 2013 fewer households were forming and more construction was happening, so we had a surplus of homes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This month, she is lucky to have $2 million in her pipeline thanks to closing deals on a construction loan, a condo and a vacant lot. Despite the market slowdown, it hardly resembles the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, loan officers and mortgage brokers said. And it’s going to get worse.

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Simonson Real Estate

JANUARY 25, 2022

Apartment New Construction. New construction costs are reportedly up about 10% on average, or $20,000/unit more compared to 1 or 2 years ago. New Construction sales have been in the $250,000-$300,000 range. We will need to see rent growth to continue to justify new construction looking ahead. Buyers want to buy.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She began her real estate career in April 2016 while raising two young daughters and has since become a top-producing agent with expertise in investor-driven multifamily sales, flips, and construction. Maria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is now expanding her focus to new construction and the luxury market.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2025

is skilled in many facets of real estate including both Buyer & Seller Representation, Commercial, Investment, Relocation & Luxury Properties. Licensed in NH since 2005 and MA since 2007, she brings a deep passion for real estate, a strong work ethic, and expert market knowledge. To learn more about her, click here.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Now that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, home buyers should swarm the market with low-interest mortgages …. Buyers who enter the market now will enjoy some of the best selection of homes since before the pandemic as supply grows, competition wanes and home prices slip. Hold on, there! months while Seattle has 2.9.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Builders began construction on just under a million single-family homes in 2020. That’s the most since 2007. The Institute outlined four ways innovative builders could accommodate the emerging buyer wants: Immersion into nature. Those surveyed said they wanted to listen in on what buyers do and don’t like about the homes.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, (E-Sign Act), was signed into law on June 30, 2000 , but it took until 2007 for the Federal Reserve Board to finalize and adopt the detailed rules and standards of legally binding, electronic signatures. ” — FinancesOnline / Aberdeen Strategy & Research, 2022.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 6, 2022

Wary buyers and rising interest rates may affect some U.S. s rising demand and lack of construction will probably offset a potential cooldown. Still, most economists are not predicting the catastrophic housing crash of 2007-2009 when there was a surplus of homes nationwide and a market saturated with bad mortgages.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals. Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority. Licensed in NH since 2005 and MA since 2007, she brings a deep passion for real estate, a strong work ethic, and expert market knowledge.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 21, 2023

This likely has to do with the cost of building a pool, cost of maintaining a pool, and even larger parcels at higher ranges – not to mention buyers at higher price points expecting a pool more often. In contrast, pools hardly exist in some locations, so it’s less of a factor because buyers don’t expect a pool. Listed for $42.5

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 23, 2024

August 23, 2024 What’s in This Newsletter (in Order, Scroll Down) Construction Progress Reports: ADUs & Remodels What Is an Appraisal Review and Who Can Be a Reviewer? It was officially opened in 1895, six years after construction started. In 1930, the estate opened to the public and is now the top tourist attraction in Asheville.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The key to getting the best possible value for your money is understanding what’s happening in your local real estate market — whether you’re a buyer or a seller. What’s the Difference Between a Buyer’s and Seller’s Market? Buyer’s vs. seller’s markets are a matter of supply and demand.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

housing starts, when builders break ground and lay a foundation, are forecast to finish this year at 1.04M single-family homes, the first time since 2007 the figure will exceed a million. Amid rising land and construction costs, permits for single-family homes in King County slowed in the third quarter to 940, down 7.8%

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 11, 2023

The construction crane was recently removed from the 8 th Avenue and Columbia Street location and interiors are being filled out with high-quality finishes. As always, bring a buyer broker to represent you during each step of the way! This has caused challenges for buyers seeking financing to purchase a home in the community.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Will Jazz Icon Dave Brubeck’s Former Midcentury Treehouse in NorCal Sway a Buyer for $3M? Thorne, was best known for his use of steel in residential construction. Most modern homes are constructed on a hillside lot on a downslope or upslope, with the house clinging to the side,” Morris says. “The

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2022

All this tech construction gives new meaning to IT architecture! “A Another 1350 are under construction with delivery in the next two years, including the high-end Avenue Bellevue. This looks a lot like the housing boom that we saw prior to the 2007–09 financial crisis.” million sq. The potent combo of rising U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 11, 2023

Home prices continued to confound buyers by climbing toward record highs as summer began. When we see King County home sales rise 12% month to month, as noted for May to June, it draws a simplified conclusion that buyers are still purchasing homes despite the potential for challenges. Builders are now officially bullish.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

Why We're Fearful: Buyer & Seller Mistakes. I’m A Buyer. Why We’re Fearful: Buyer & Seller Mistakes. "A The root causes of buyers overpaying are similar: Using an inexperienced agent (one with less than 6 transactions in total). Get PDF Now. Table of Contents. How Is My Neighborhood Doing?

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

Amid the challengers for buyers, there is an expectation for housing activity to continue puffing its Thomas the Tank Engine without a misfire – at least through early summer – before possibly lowering a gear. One of the reasons for the continued home-sales intensity – in any season – is a key group of “new” buyers. million units.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Waller went on to say this adjustment is in no way like the horrific housing/financial crises of 2007-2010. At least buyers will have more options and time to weigh their decision to purchase a home – but at what cost to the bottom line? The next 12-24 months are likely going to be quite a challenge for prospective buyers.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The vault is constructed with 4-foot-thick, reinforced concrete walls and is plumbed for a fire suppression system. But what will happen in the future when buyers say they paid too much or lenders say the appraisal was too high or not USPAP compliant for appraisals you did in the past? Excerpts: 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,400 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. The housing market received positive data on new residential construction – which is seen as a key solution to the lack of housing inventory.” percent of total applications from the previous week.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 10, 2024

Among the latest examples, parishioners at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond have partnered with developer Evans Wakefield to construct 800 affordable rental units on a portion of land currently used for parking. The newly built 5-story condo opened last summer and has enjoyed a nice response from buyers. Great, right?!

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

in 2007-2008, few appraisers used them. I used Hypothetical Assumptions for new construction, of course. =. But this is a massive deal for buyers in today’s market who are trying to afford a house. I put a statement in large capital bold letters in several prominent places in the appraisal. When I did them prior to HVCC etc.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

years, according to recent data, when it was only about five years just before the housing market crash of 2007. There are many home options available to prospective buyers – including new construction offerings in buildings that opened during the pandemic. The home was constructed for olive-oil importer John Vittucci.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 9, 2021

Prices have soared in most areas – including a 30% jump in the past year for single-family homes in King County – amid a shortage of inventory and a sharp rise in the number of buyers. Flood of buyers – As I noted last month , Millennials will fuel this housing market for at least a decade to come as about 4.5 million for sale today.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

This highlights the importance of Avoiding the 9 Most Common Mistakes Buyers Make. Buyers Beware? Today's monthly payments on a $500,000 mortgage are about the same as a $210,000 mortgage from the mid-1990s or a $300,000 mortgage from 2007. Remember: real estate is hyper-local! Household Finances – The Best (Ever).

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This year was mostly disappointing for buyers and sellers hoping to find a new home. Immigration policies may impact labor availability, a critical factor given the construction workforce’s reliance on immigrants. In the short term, it could boost some of the input costs related to home construction. talent have been slow.

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