Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What will the housing market look like in 2025? For a more comprehensive look, read our 2025 Housing Market Forecast covering home prices, home sales volumes and more. Housing inventory There are now 722,000 unsold single-family homes on the market around the U.S. of the homes on the market.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As 2025 draws near, mortgage rates are once again in the news. Zillow anticipates a more active housing market with more buyers obtaining the upper hand in 2025. As the market gradually recovers, 2025 should bring more sales and relatively moderate increases in property values. increase in property values in 2025.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic turned a number of nontraditional cities into housing market hotspots. While some of those markets have since seen a reversal of fortunes, 2025 may bring a few more surprises. NAR expects the Midwest revival to continue in 2025, as Indianapolis and Grand Rapids, Michigan, are among 10 metro areas listed.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dramatic mortgage rate movements are destined to play a major role in the coming year, according to Zillow ‘s newest forecast , which also calls for declining mortgage rates to be a catalyst for home-sales growth and home-price appreciation in 2025. “There’s a strong sense of dj vu on tap for 2025. million in 2025.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast , there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. HW: What housing trends do you think will continue in 2025 and why? Home building is expected to increase in 2025.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zillow is predicting a more active housing market in 2025 , but those hoping to buy — or even refinance — should buckle up for a bumpy ride and be ready to move when conditions are right. More inventory should shake loose in 2025, giving buyers a bit more room to breathe. For existing home sales, Zillow forecasts 4.3

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

News & World Report’s new study, 2025’s Best Places to Retire in the U.S. Cities were ranked on how well they met American retirees’ expectations, with measurements including happiness of residents, affordability, health care, desirability, retiree taxes, and job market. The post Where Are the Best Places to Retire in 2025?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Homebuyers have become older and wealthier Young people are having a particularly hard time in the housing market. As home prices climb further and further out of reach, first-generation homebuyers trying to break into the market must rely on increases in their earnings to increase their buying potential.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As 2025 approaches, the U.S. real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused. It’s a complex landscape where the tension between renting and owning is more pronounced than ever, and regional differences in housing demand highlight the uneven nature of the market. reflect a growing divide.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 3, 2025

According to Zillow s most recent market research, the erratic and abrupt changes in mortgage rates that had a significant impact on the housing market in 2024 will undoubtedly be a significant factor in the upcoming year. By 2025, that figure ought to increase somewhat to 4.16 The post Will Home Sales Increase in 2025?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Wall Street investors and analysts forecast that mortgage credit-score costs will rise in 2025 as lower interest rates may drive an increase in home loan applications. The report cited FICO’s dominant market position, which covers more than 95% of securitizations, and the fact that its scores make up less than 0.2% Fair Isaac Corp.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

housing market was relatively slow in 2024, experts say the luxury sector was an outlier and they are anticipating even stronger conditions in 2025. According to The Trend Report released Monday by Coldwell Banker s Global Luxury program, the brands luxury property specialists expect more luxury buyers to reenter the market in 2025.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) in 2025. the 2025 CLL value for one-unit properties will be $806,500, an increase of $39,950 (or 5.2%) from 2024. In most of the U.S., According to the report, U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The 2024 housing market is shaping out to be one of the slowest in recent memory, but what can the industry expect in 2025? HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and Altos Research Founder Mike Simonsen have compiled a comprehensive forecast for the 2025 housing market. million in existing home sales in 2025.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whats the housing market going to do in 2025? UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 1/15/25 Mike & Joel Event (free online (register Eventbrite)) 1/16/25 Sac Real Producers event (details TBA) 1/22/25 Windermere El Dorado […] The post Real estate trends to watch in 2025 first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Anything to add?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With fluctuating mortgage rates and economic pressure in the housing market, foreclosure activity ramped up in October 2024. According to real estate data provider Attom , homebuyers may face more challenges heading into 2025. Foreclosure Market Report on Tuesday. Attom released its October 2024 U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that the transition to new credit score requirements is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decision commended by the mortgage industry. historical data, from Q1 2025 to Q3 2024. The GSEs are aiming to accelerate the publication of VantageScore 4.0

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Housing Market Supply and Demand: An analysis of housing inventory trends and construction pressures affecting pricing and availability. Impact of the 2024 Presidential Election: Perspectives on how the recent election may influence economic policies, industry regulations, and the real estate market in the coming years.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets. All areas offer a favorable financing environmenteither with lower proportions of locked-in homeowners or lower mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

The year 2025 will be transformative for real estate. Rising personal home insurance rates, fueled by escalating claims costs, increasing property values and the growing frequency of natural disasters, will all have a profound impact on market dynamics and homeowners insurance costs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With the election behind us, the industry is refocused on building momentum and driving growth in 2025. Next year, real estate brokers and team leaders can adapt, innovate and truly thrive in the new market. With these unique strategies, brokers can achieve sustainable success while staying ahead in a competitive market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This downward pricing trend at distressed property auctions, combined with affordability constraints for retail buyers and rising rates of serious delinquency, foreshadows slowing home-price appreciation in 2025. The after-repair value is the estimated full market value of a property in fully repaired condition.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 9, 2025

Were kicking off 2025 in a renters market, with many renters finding that apartments cost less than a year agoespecially in the Sun Belt, said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. The post Where Are Rent Prices Headed in 2025? The post Where Are Rent Prices Headed in 2025? first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

Home price growth in the second quarter was stronger than previously anticipated, but economists at Fannie Mae believe it will likely moderate soon, closing 2024 and 2025 at annualized rates of 6.1% Fannie also forecasts refi volumes to grow to $563 billion in 2025 as home prices continue to rise and mortgage rates fall.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Growth in 2024 and 2025 is now anticipated to be 2.0% Bond market estimates for rate cuts have moved closer to the dot plot from the Federal Reserve’s most recent Summary of Economic Projections, as a result of data revisions and recent job data. by the end of 2025. growth in 2025. in 2025 (up from 3.0%).

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Davis believes that by aligning with the right lender and expanding product offerings, originators can position themselves as valuable partners in a shaky market. Tom Davis: Investor transactions are still close to 28% of the overall purchase market. The Fix-and-Flip program is great to serve to investors and tap into that market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2024

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. Weekly inventory change (Dec.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Like much of the housing market at the moment, home prices remained relatively flat coming into the fall,” says Selma Hepp, chief economist for CoreLogic, in a statement. Photo: Frames For Your The post CoreLogic: Home Price Growth Forecast to Flatten in 2025 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — the regulatory body that oversees communications across a wide variety of media including radio, telephone and the internet — announced that new rules related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) will go into effect in April 2025. The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2024, a U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Continuing this momentum into 2025 is a priority for many in the reverse mortgage space, according to conversations with leaders at various industry lenders. The collaboration is so strong, and well continue to drive that opportunity in 2025, she said. Personally, Ive been actively out in the market, working with our forward leaders.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

As we head into 2025, Im optimistic about the Southern Nevada real estate market and the opportunities it presents. Economic landscape and interest rates The political climate is changing, and I believe this will contribute to a heating-up of the real estate market in the new year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If 2024 was a rollercoaster, 2025 is shaping up to be a championship gameand every buyer , seller and homeowner has a shot at winning big. After a year filled with rate swings, unpredictable markets and a bit of drama (thank you, inflation), the real estate world is ready for a fresh start. Pro tip: Todays market is buyer friendly.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday announced that it will raise the 2025 multifamily loan caps for purchases by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $73 billion each. Since that point, “both Enterprises have seen encouraging growth in this critical market segment,” the FHFA said. “In

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. If youre looking for ways to capture and hold onto market share during this next shift, read this book and implement the strategies inside. Learn how to dominate your hyper-local market using her system.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

While Skyslope isnt the cheapest real estate transaction software option on the market, its extensive features and focus on audit and compliance make it worth the investment for brokerages that need a reliable system. Youll be sure to find the right transaction management platform that supports your needs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has set a new baseline conforming loan limit of $806,500 for one-unit properties in 2025, authorizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase mortgages up to this amount. The adjustment indicates a weaker housing market this year, driven by still-elevated mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2025 to $524,225 and $1,209,750, respectively, the agency announced Tuesday. Regular adjustment of loan limits ensures that FHA financing continues to be available in all markets to all those who rely on our programs to access homeownership.”

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