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.” That’s a factor too of higher inventory.” Meaning that margins are being aggressively compressed.

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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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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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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. HousingWire’s 2025 forecast of 3.5% million).

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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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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

MAY 29, 2024

Details of the latest membership count comes as the trade group works to implement a series of major rule changes stipulated by the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit settlement agreement, as well as fewer market opportunities for members due to historically low levels of existing-home sales inventory.

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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.”. Up for the challenge, I created the phrase the forbearance crash bros , knowing that the housing crash addicts in America lack a financial credit profile risk analysis background. The lowest rate we have seen so far is 62.9%.

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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. Most LOs don’t expect traditional rate-term refinance demand to return until the second half of 2025 and into 2026.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2023

Concurrently, the Colorado River is also in the midst of one of the worst droughts seen in over 1,200 years, and Arizona, California and Nevada agreed last week to collectively conserve 3 million acre-feet of river water through 2026. The story is much the same in the Phoenix metro, which saw active home inventory fall 9.8%

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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. While a rate cut will give an immediate boost to purchasing power for potential homebuyers, the pent-up demand, limited available inventory, and high home prices mean that purchasing power increase may not mean much in practical terms.

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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. Strong homebuilding in recent years tends to be associated with relatively free markets.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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. Mandate: November 2, 2026 UAD 2.6 Early 2026 New UAD in full production. Mandate: November 2, 2026 All lenders must use UAD 3.6 percent the previous week.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 10, 2024

ResiClub analyzed September inventory data just released from Realtor.com. If active listings start to rapidly increase as homes remain on the market for longer periods, it may indicate potential future pricing weakness. Conversely, a rapid decline in active listings could suggest a market that is heating up.

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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. For a deeper dive into New Hampshires performance, click here to read the 2024 New Hampshire Year in Review.

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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. Inventory fell in terms of months of supply across the county. in November.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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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

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

With low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, many sellers were hesitant to list , but shifting circumstances and changes in life led to more movement in the market, making competitive pricing becoming essential. To learn more about Massachusettss performance, click here to read the2024 Massachusetts Year in Review.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Due to historically low mortgage rates, many sellers were timid to list , but necessity and life changes led to increased market activity, with competitive pricing becoming essential. Even as costs climbed, homeownership remained exciting , offering financial security through stable payments, equity appreciation, and tax benefits.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2024, the Massachusetts real estate market saw slightly more sales and higher prices than 2023, reflecting national trends driven by strong demand and limited inventory. As long as inventory is tight and buyers are competing for homes, prices will continue to hold firm. Average prices for closed sales increased by 7.4%

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

The number of homes placed under contract (pending) increased by 5% Limited inventory has sustained prices by maintaining demand that exceeds supply. Despite affordability challenges, prices continue to climb as limited inventory fuels competition among motivated buyers, frequently resulting in multiple offers and elevated sales prices.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Many sellers hesitated to list due to low pre-pandemic mortgage rates, but necessity and life changes drove increased activity, making competitive pricing crucial.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony stated in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. Despite affordability concerns, homeownership remained pleasurable , providing long-term benefits like stable payments, equity growth, and tax advantages.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2024, the New Hampshire real estate market experienced slightly more sales and higher prices compared to 2023, aligning with national trends fueled by strong demand and constrained inventory. As long as inventory remains limited and buyers continue to compete for available homes, prices are expected to stay strong.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2024, the South Florida single-family housing market saw rising prices, inventory remained tight, and sales declined slightly. Despite challenges, the market showed resilience with strong price growth and stable demand. Rising insurance premiums added to the cost of homeownership, potentially affecting affordability.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony shared in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. To learn more about Massachusettss performance, click here to read the2024 Massachusetts Year in Review.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony stated in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize.. Despite rising costs, homeownership remained appealing due to fixed payments, equity growth, and potential tax benefits, reinforcing its long-term value over renting.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony mentioned in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 set to be a historic year for the industry as sales return to normal levels. To learn more about Massachusettss performance, click here to read the2024 Massachusetts Year in Review.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 29, 2025

Inventory rose over the past two years, giving buyers more selection in the market. The easing of market gridlock signals that 2025 is likely to see continued improvement. Many sellers, hesitant to part with their pandemic-era mortgage rates, had kept inventory tight, leaving buyers with limited options.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As Anthony noted in his 2025 Predictions , I believe 2025 will mark the beginning of this recovery, with 2026 poised to be a historic year for the industry as sales normalize. To learn more about Massachusettss performance, click here to read the2024 Massachusetts Year in Review.

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