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Is housing market demand starting to weaken?

Housing Wire

Nearly 50% of homes sold for more than their list price during the four weeks ending May 16, but there are signs that housing market demand may be reaching its peak, according to a recent study from Redfin. 2019 is being used as a reference point since 2020 data is skewed by the pandemic.). from a year ago.

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Rising inventory is the most positive housing market story in 2024

Housing Wire

The most positive development in the housing market over 2024 has been the increase in active housing inventory , which is approaching the levels seen in 2019. Although those 2019 levels represent a five-decade low before COVID-19, the market was still functioning better than it did from 2020 to 2023.

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Eight states now have more unsold inventory than in 2019. Here’s why.

Housing Wire

But still, there are about 300,000 fewer homes on the market now than in August of 2019. Florida and Arizona have 70% more homes unsold on the market now than last year, while New York has only 10% more. So rather than comparing to last year, the closest we get to a “normal” market is to use 2019 as a baseline.

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The biggest risk to the housing market right now

Housing Wire

housing market this year? If we stick to the facts, however, we can glean a few important take-homes as to what risks the housing market faces for 2021 and beyond. First and foremost, it is important to remember that more Americans are buying homes with mortgages in 2020 and 2021 than any single year from 2008-2019.

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Examining Escalating Rental Prices Post-2019

Appraisal Buzz

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) , paints a stark picture of how Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for one- and two-bedroom units have surged across the country over the five-year span of 2019-2024. Raleigh, North Carolina, for instance, saw the smallest increase in one-bedroom FMRs, with a modest $61 bump since 2019.

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Tight inventory is challenging Illinois’ ‘steady Eddie’ housing market

Housing Wire

Despite the frequency of departures, real estate agents in the state say the housing market remains strong. On the balance, there are still more buyers with their eye on a purchase than there are houses on the market. Statewide, the housing market has a 90-day average Altos Market Action Index score of 44.18

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How Delta variant may impact housing market

Housing Wire

The following Q&A comes from the HW+ exclusive Slack channel, where HousingWire’s Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami answered questions on what to make of the latest housing data, his forecast for the rest of this year, and whether or not the housing market is returning to normal. Become a member today. Already a member?