Bracketing Buyers Market Value 
Lamacchia Realty
OCTOBER 17, 2024
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2024 MARKET In 2023, it was clear that the market was continuing to adjust from the frenzied post-pandemic scene in the early 2020s. Inventory of homes listed reached a record low by July of 2023 , and mortgage rates increased dramatically, diminishing buyer affordability.
Lamacchia Realty
OCTOBER 25, 2023
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. In the graphic to the right, you can see this more clearly.
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Lamacchia Realty
JUNE 21, 2022
Now, months later, with rates up nearly 100% from the start of the year- January mortgage rates were hovering in the low to mid 3’s and this week reached 6.28%- diminished buyer affordability is causing a big downshift in demand. Rising prices weren’t favorable but with historically low mortgage rates , they were still affordable for buyers.
Birmingham Appraisal
AUGUST 14, 2024
Before the crash, this increase in the size of houses reflected the buyer’s desire for larger homes and the lender’s willingness to loan money for new construction. As a result, developers and buyers began to favor smaller, more affordable homes to reduce financial risk.
Lamacchia Realty
AUGUST 3, 2021
Though there were several months through winter and spring that it never seemed possible this year, the market is slowly beginning to be less competitive for buyers. But if the home has been available long enough, it’s time to consider adjusting the list price to gain more visibility from more potential buyers.
Birmingham Appraisal
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property.
Birmingham Appraisal
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Understanding the Role of the Real Estate Appraiser When a home buyer finds a home they would like to purchase and have the need to obtain financing they will work with a lender. The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible.
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