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The worst for mortgages may be over, but younger borrowers still face affordability challenges

Housing Wire

Loan volume between the third and fourth quarters declined by 21%, but that was far less than the 37% drop from Q3 2022 to Q4 2022, the report showed. Meanwhile, loan volume in the fourth quarter was up by 1% year over year, a significant increase from the annualized decline of 65% in Q4 2022.

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Pending Sales for Starter Homes Up by Double DigitsĀ 

Appraisal Buzz

year-over-year to the highest level since October 2022, per a new report from Redfin. The price growth for the intermediate and upper price brackets was 4.6% The growth in starting home prices was restrained compared to other price categories due to higher inventory levels. In July, pending sales of starter homes increased 10.2%

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

In a tight housing market with a shortage of inventory and soaring rates, many homebuyers are opting for ARMs, which carry lower rates for an initial period of fixed interest and amortize over a 30-year term. . Stricter regulations, new guidelines. in 2005, the MBA said. Itā€™s not a bad thing for borrowers, lenders, and loan investors.

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March 2022 South Florida Housing Report

Lamacchia Realty

The Lamacchia Realty South Florida Housing Report presents overall home sale statistics and highlights the average sale prices for single families, condominiums/townhomes in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County for March 2022 compared to March 2021. South Florida Inventory. Miami-Dade & Palm Beach Counties.

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2022 Bidding Wars ā€“ How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Inventory initially dropped in March 2020 as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes and that number has stayed extremely low since. Now in 2022, it’s predicted that inventory will continue to stay low and competition will remain immensely high. Additional Resources. Buyer Resources. April 8, 2021. Read More Ā».

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying.

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Price Adjustments and the 2024 Market

Lamacchia Realty

Inventory of homes listed reached a record low by July of 2023 , and mortgage rates increased dramatically, diminishing buyer affordability. Now in 2024, the inventory of homes has been steadily rising, but mortgage rates have recently dipped, so the real estate landscape is still readjusting itself from the frenzied pandemic market.