Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

“Apartment rents have dropped by nearly 15% in two years, which is warp speed for the housing market. Austin fits the classic example of a boom/bust housing market, where a collapse is taking place.” The sheer amount of additional supply on the market has really given buyers more of a leg up,” she said. “I

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Auction.com has released its 2025 Distressed Market Outlook , which forecasts foreclosure auction volume decreasing 8% in 2025 as a baseline scenario. The forecast also incorporates two other less likely scenarios with differing macroeconomic and housing market assumptions.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Market area The geographic region, for a subject property, from which most demand comes and in which most of the competition is located. The area within which a subject, property competes for the attentions of buyers and sellers. Mandatory implementation will occur on November 2, 2026. Open the menu and select Module 10.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

The analysis of historic home prices, income levels and mortgage rates found that baby boomers — Americans between the ages of 60 and 78 this year — “arguably faced the toughest housing market ever for first-time buyers.“ Still, these ratios were far higher during the peak years of the boomer-led housing market of the 1980s.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The housing market cheered as the Federal Reserve signaled interest rate cuts next year after making a series of rapid rate hikes starting in 2022. For 2026, Fed officials projected rates to fall below 3% by the end of 2026 through three more quarter percentage point reductions. in 2025, indicating four more 25 bps cuts.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With the Federal Reserve beginning a series of interest rate cuts , the housing market is expected to see some improvement, but for now, homebuyers in most states continue to feel the squeeze. Mortgage rates climbed in 44 U.S. states during the first half of 2024, leaving homebuyers anxiously awaiting relief.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Further, we will do everything we can to support a strong labor market as we progress toward price stability.He indicated that Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) participants were targeting the federal funds rate to be at 5.1% by the end of 2026. by the end of 2024, 4.1% by the end of 2025, and 3.1%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

next year and to reach 2% in 2026, he added. On the housing market, he noted that activity “picked up somewhat” although it remains well below the levels of a year ago, largely reflecting higher mortgage rates. Indeed, Sturtevant highlighted the resilience of the housing market in the face of rising interest rates.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun has repeatedly said that he expects membership to decline over the next two years before potentially rebounding in 2026. In the recent Realtor Magazine article, Yun noted that there’s generally a lag time of 18 to 24 months between when the market cools and when membership falls.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The mortgage rate dip is welcome news for the housing market, but loan originators and industry executives emphasized that rates need to decline further and remain stable to reinvigorate buyers’ demand. Buyers want to know that they will be able to get a low mortgage rate when they lock in a rate. in 2025.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2022

I believe the homeownership rate can get back to 66.21% at some point in the years 2022-2026.”. The loan profile of buyers during the post-2010 expansion is excellent, so when the next job loss recession happens, we won’t lose as many homeowners (compared to what occurred after the Great Recession).

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Fed now predicts that inflation will not come down to their 2% target until sometime in 2026. Put another way, a buyer who budgeted to buy the typical home in 2023 now has an extra $70,000 in home purchasing power for the same monthly cost, and the boost is even greater in some markets such as those in California.”

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Conversely, in high-end homes, buyers expect the latest designs, features and finishes; and therefore, an outdated kitchen may be considered as functional obsolescence. When the inevitable happens and the overinflated housing market comes crashing down, the FHFA and its decision-makers will have no one to blame but themselves.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As the new year draws near, Fannie Mae anticipates that many of the housing trends from 2024 will persist in 2025, with the lock-in effect of mortgage rates and housing affordability continuing to be major obstacles for countless Americans. To read the full report, including more data, charts, and methodology, click here.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Many sellers were hesitant to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but market activity picked up as a result of necessity and life changes , making competitive pricing becoming crucial. Buyers remained motivated despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 9, 2024

This should have sparked the fading embers of an otherwise chilly housing market in Seattle/King County in the final days of 2023. In other words, the housing market was in deep hibernation and the conditions should only improve from here. But by how much? Condo prices inched up 0.4% rise and a 6.2% in King but down 2.1%

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Active buyers must stay proactive and well-prepared to act quickly when they find a property that meets their needs. The Fort Lauderdale condo market faced challenges due to rising insurance costs and climate concerns, especially in flood-prone areas. Data provided by SUNStats and compared to the prior year.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from increasing rates and rising home prices, buyers stayed persistent. The year started as a sellers market but transitioned toward buyers, with renewed activity and hopes for a rebound in 2025. Data provided by Warren Group & MLSPin and compared to the prior year.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025. Data provided by CCIMLS and compared to the prior year.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability hurdles from higher rates and rising home prices, buyers remained focused. The year started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers, with a surge of activity later on and expectations for a 2025 rebound. Data provided by Warren Group & MLSPin and compared to the prior year.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. The market started as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers with a surge of activity later in the year, setting the stage for a rebound in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Buyers continued their search despite rising interest rates and home prices. The market, which initially favored sellers, saw momentum shift toward buyers later in the year, with expectations for a recovery in 2025. Those serious about purchasing must stay dynamic and prepared to act quickly when a good opportunity arises.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

Buyers remained determined despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices. The market began as a sellers market but shifted toward buyers with a burst of activity later in the year, and a rebound is expected in 2025. indicating that sellers were proactively meeting buyers where they were at.

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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. So it’ll be just like we are reading the housing market news to you with an expert. Is that true?

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Buyers remained determined despite the affordability challenges posed by rising interest rates and home prices. Successful buyers had to stay proactive and be ready to act quickly when the right property came along. To learn more about Massachusettss performance, click here to read the2024 Massachusetts Year in Review.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

Many sellers hesitated to list their properties due to the low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but increased market activity emerged driven by necessity and life changes, making competitive pricing crucial. The market started the year in favor of sellers but later saw a surge in activity that shifted the advantage to buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Buyers remained determined despite affordability challenges from rising rates and home prices. Active buyers must stay proactive and well-prepared to act quickly when they find a property that meets their needs. To learn more about Massachusettss performance, click here to read the2024 Massachusetts Year in Review.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

The program authorized $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments, but with the stipulation that the money be allocated by the end of this year and spent by the end of 2026. First-time homebuyers have 1,445 programs that are restricted to assisting only them, while 970 allow for assistance to repeat buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

Buyers remained persistent despite affordability challenges posed by rising rates, inflation, and rising home prices. The market initially favored sellers at the start of the year but later saw a surge in activity that benefited buyers. A rebound is anticipated in 2025. Pending Sales Increased 3.4% Fortunately, 2024 saw a 3.4%

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite challenges with affordability due to rising interest rates and home prices, buyers remained determined. Successful buyers needed to stay proactive and be ready to act swiftly when the right property came along. The market began as a sellers market but gradually shifted toward buyers, with a surge of activity later in the year.

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