Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Construction was another sector that posted gains in October, adding 8,000 jobs. Residential construction gained 1,300 jobs in October, while residential specialty trade contractors shed 6,600 jobs. Residential construction gained 1,300 jobs in October, while residential specialty trade contractors shed 6,600 jobs.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The panelists also shared that they think speeding up construction permitting processes, increasing density around transit corridors, and allowing more “missing middle’-type housing are the local and state policy reforms likeliest to increase housing production. “I Many of those sellers will list if rates get back down to 5%.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

For mortgage rates to go lower, we need to focus on the labor market, which has been critical to every economic cycle in recent history, and particularly the labor market for residential construction and remodeling, Mohtashami wrote. In those times, we just had far more buyers than sellers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you dont have to worry about dry spells. Your newsletter content should be a mix market updates, buyer and seller advice, community news and events, and storytelling.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2022

Then in 2018, when mortgage rates got to 5%, we had a supply shock for the builders, which in essence stalled out construction for 30 months. Yes, I know home sellers will pull back with higher rates, but you can see the issue with the existing home sales marketplace that doesn’t exist with the new home sales market. million to 1.93

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2022

Then in 2018, when mortgage rates got to 5%, we had a supply shock for the builders, which in essence stalled out construction for 30 months. Yes, I know home sellers will pull back with higher rates, but you can see the issue with the existing home sales marketplace that doesn’t exist with the new home sales market. million to 1.93

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

My plan is to open 10 markets between now and the end of 2025. We have incredible multifamily teams, commercial teams, new construction teams, high net worth teams, beach teams, golf teams. I think our pitch to sellers is easy. I think you saw on episode one of season one, I talk about having 300 agents at SERHANT.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 18, 2025

Despite the increase in home prices, the typical seller was a bit optimistic with their list price and had to cut about 2% before closing the deal. This is an encouraging trend for home sellers as it may indicate higher prices in 2025. New construction comprised 5% of the total market and increased 15.2% year over year.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Pending sales—a more current gauge of housing market activity that includes both existing and newly constructed homes—fell to the lowest level on record aside from April 2020. My advice to sellers is to price your home fairly; if you don’t, it could end up sitting on the market.” They were down 1.9% year over year.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 27, 2023

Add in the aftermath of COVID-19 with lingering supply chain shortages, inflation, and a severe housing and construction crisis, and it’s clear that in many respects, Columbus is bucking several trends while simultaneously pioneering new ones. But these broad strokes barely scratch the surface of Columbus’ full potential.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Consumers considering a change of address are holding out amid forecasts for lower mortgage interest rates in 2025. Further down the funnel are more engaged consumers applying for mortgages, followed by buyers and sellers reaching mutual agreement on a deal, and then happy homeowners moving in at the end of the funnel. The broad U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

People are seeking to move on as they experience life-changing moments – if they can afford what sellers are seeking. This will skew figures, particularly in Seattle where more ADUs are under construction than traditional single-family residences. in Q1 2025 (6.3%) 5.6% in Q2 2025 (6.2%) 5.6% in Q3 2025 (6.2%) 5.5%

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Cornerstone

JUNE 1, 2021

That’s the question on every homebuyer and seller’s mind. Major housing authorities like Freddie Mac , Fannie Mae , and the MBA (Mortgage Bankers Association) have all agreed that total sales (including existing and newly constructed homes) will continue this trajectory for the next two years. percent 2025: 3.5

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The market is spooking many potential buyers and sellers thanks to stubbornly high mortgage interest rates. Only buyers and sellers who must move are doing so. Many economists believe a recession isn’t likely in the last months of this year but they aren’t ruling out a downturn in 2024 and 2025.

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Movoto

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

However, the influx of sellers—motivated by lower borrowing costs—could help balance supply and demand, potentially easing price pressures. Experts predict that as mortgage rates drop, young Americans eager to own homes will jump into the market, boosting the construction and building materials sectors.

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Movoto

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This episode of The MovotoMic Podcast dives into the latest housing market headlines, unpacking 2025 real estate forecasts, affordability challenges, and shifting trends driven by climate risks. Well, that is getting into a traditional buyer’s market and so like the realities of supply and demand ring true even in 2025.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

However, new construction back then really struggled, but today in light of so many sellers sitting in the existing market, builders have been thriving. Slow market with 100% seller financing. The industry group expects rates will fall below the 6% threshold in the first quarter of 2025. Here’s the formula.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 27, 2024

Different pieces of legislation have become Washington law in recent years to help energize the construction of homes and meet the growing need for personal shelter. Owners must consider permitting and zoning policies, construction financing and landlord-tenant laws.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A buyer gets a seller’s disclosure statement for that information. Tomorrow, I’m supposed to become a data scientist and try to decipher the value of a property I’ve never seen, bought and sold by buyers and sellers I’ve never met. Appraising will be different in 2025. At least I would have some independent photos.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Sellers, meantime, could put nearly any home on the market and expect a reaction of irrational exuberance from financially sound consumers submitting high-priced offers without buyer-favorable contingencies. (In Locally, permits for single- and multi-family home construction are down about 20% from this time last year. Return to Top.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

Buffalo, New York , known for its tumultuous winter weather and beloved namesake chicken wing, will be the hottest major housing market in 2025, according to a new report from Zillow. “ Construction that keeps pace with an area’s growth remains a crucial piece of keeping homes available and accessible. 36 last year.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Beyond labor strife, America’s home buyers and sellers appear to be on strike as well. October figures from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service strongly suggest prospective buyers and sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach. in 2025, according to economists. Early estimates call for a modest increase in U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. Homes considered “affordable” tend to be at or below 80% of median family income levels and only 23,877 units have been constructed across the state since 2020 – about 3.3K

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This trend has doubled since 2019, with built-to-rent homes making up 10% of new construction (8% in the PNW). Both major political parties offer solutions focusing on increasing housing construction. Consumers considering a change of address are holding out amid forecasts for lower mortgage interest rates in 2025.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 10, 2023

Instead, buyers and sellers should take advantage of resources on the internet from local governments for crime stats and make their own judgments. Jay Inslee is seeking $4B in the state budget (2023-2025) to help address the housing shortage and homelessness.

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Empire Appraisal Group

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Top 10 Issues That Will Impact Real Estate in 2025 Political uncertainty, soaring insurance costs and the growth of artificial intelligence are among the hot topics that likely will have a big impact on the real estate industry in 2025, according to the Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of property advisers. Learn more.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Some housing professionals believe the market could normalize in 2025 after years of changes. These conclusions come from the lender’s 2025 Housing Market Outlook report released this week. Affordability challenges will prompt sellers to be more receptive to concessions to attract buyers.” home-price growth.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The good news is that there are plenty of reasons to think 2025 will be a better year for the housing market. That’s according to Bright MLS , which is the latest company in the real estate industry to issue a 2025 housing market forecast. The bad news is there’s too much macroeconomic and political uncertainty to be sure.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to discuss his 2025 housing market forecast , interest rates, the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s tariffs and the possibility of a trade war. What do you predict for 2025? You need more housing.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

million undocumented immigrants work in construction. Could new home construction wane as you fulfill this campaign pledge? This could be a huge win-win-win (country, seller, buyer). Meanwhile, the seller saves a huge chunk on this highly appreciated asset. This would be a temporary solution, from Q2 2025 to Q4 2026.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Critical to most buyers and sellers is the single-family-home market. And, as sellers outnumber buyers this time of year, competitive pressure has all but disappeared. home sales in 2024 (excluding new construction). Like most autumn/winter months when they are pursuing qualified buyers, sellers begin to concede on price.

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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. Housing market experts predict 2025 will show a gradual improvement in housing conditions. Immigration policies may impact labor availability, a critical factor given the construction workforce’s reliance on immigrants. Thank goodness!

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Movoto

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or industry professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert opinions. Is it construction? From the impact of mortgage rates and election cycles to the surprising steadiness of cities like Omaha, we dive into the headlines shaping the housing market. Chris: 7:41: Yeah.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Still, this marks a fifth consecutive month of a ‘balanced’ reading in this metric that has been in seller-friendly territory for years.” NAR’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that the annual share of first-time buyers was 24%, the lowest ever recorded. Who’s Buying?

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Realtor.com’s 2025 Housing Forecast has found that roader economic factors are expected to have a larger impact on the housing market than potential new federal policies in 2025. months in 2025. months in 2025. Growth in inventory with single-family home starts is expected to grow 13.8% year over year to 4.07

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 10, 2025

Newz: GSE Privatization, 2025 Forecasts, Unique Homes January 10, 2025 Whats in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) My comments on topics: This newsletter is long. Almost all the news items I have received are 2025 Forecasts, so I have included someof them in this newsletter. Good overall info for appraisers.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 11, 2024

This includes diligent inquiries into the current insurance and utility expenses from sellers, alongside documenting the age and expected lifespan of crucial home components, from plumbing and electrical systems to major appliances and roofs. Prospective home sellers are smart people. ELECTION YEAR EFFECT?

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