Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Available inventory of homes for sale is on the rise in late September, which is very unusual for this time of year. In fact, inventory is growing faster than this time a year ago. What’s happening with inventory? Normally by this point in September, available inventory is declining slightly each week.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As a real estate reporter, it was not lost on me that the formal start of my house hunt would coincide almost perfectly with the real estate industry working through the nationwide implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Taking the top spot as the greatest challenge was low inventory , with nearly half (49%) of respondents ranking that as their biggest challenge. Most buyers here cannot pay realtor commissions because they are VA (Veterans Affairs borrowers).” In a similar vein, “getting listings” was the third-largest hurdle cited by agents.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 30, 2024

decline in pending home sales, according to the National Association of REALTORS. A forward-looking measure of home sales based on contract signings, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) fell to 70.2 The level of contract activity in 2001 is represented by an index of 100. “A July saw a 5.5% Pending transactions decreased by 8.5%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2020

According to the National Association of Realtors , contract signings kicked off strong in August , with the most contract signings last week in the Midwest, at 21%. Homes on the market sold four days faster year over year, as total inventory is down 35%. Now, agents are showing and selling nonstop.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market. In comparison, in 2011, homes took 96 days to sell. .

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

compared with January 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month, contract signings retreated in the Midwest, South and West, while the Northeast saw a slight increase. Year-over-year, contract signings decreased in all four U.S. Pending home sales fell 4.6%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Unlike many other metropolitan areas across the country , the housing market in Southwest Florida is comparably flush with for-sale inventory. “I We are seeing a healthy increase in inventory, which we really needed.” Smith attributes the uptick in inventory to a bump in new listings.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

in October – the second consecutive month the index has fallen as affordability strains the market, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors said. However, borrowers are still maintaining a strong pace, as contract signings are up 20.2% pending home sales fell 1.1% compared to a year ago. Presented by: Fannie Mae.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2024

After rising in March , pending home sales continued to slide in May, with the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) posting its second consecutive month of declines to reach a record low, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 27, 2020

The seasonally-adjusted index measuring signed contracts was up 15.5% year over year, largely on the back of pent-up demand from buyers who were unable to strike deals during the spring, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors. “We pending home sales rose 5.9% million, a 1.1% gain compared with 2019.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

in April compared to March as rising mortgage rates weighed on the market, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The impact of escalating interest rates throughout April dampened home buying, even with more inventory in the market,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2024

After plummeting to an all-time low in May , pending home sales bounced back a bit in June, with the Pending Home Sales Index rising 4.8%, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). A reading of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The index rose from a reading of 70.8

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2020

year-over-year, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year, contract signings increased by 16.4%. “The latest monthly decline is largely due to the shortage of inventory and fast-rising home prices,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. Presented by: WFG.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Weekly pending contracts Now that we see how sales can grow with mortgage demand and purchase applications, let’s look at how it tracks into our weekly pending contract data. We have observed that pending contracts improved when mortgage rates dropped to around 6%.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

month over month, according to the newest data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Ongoing job gains are clearly increasing demand along with more inventory.” Overall, active inventory grew 14.8%

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has found that pending home sales gained 2.2% Year-over-year, contract signings increased in all four U.S. NARs Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signingsadvanced 2.2% regions, with the West leading the pack.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 31, 2024

increase was reported in June pending home sales by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). The rise in housing inventory is beginning to lead to more contract signings,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist. The level of contract activity in 2001 is represented by an index of 100. In a new report, an estimated 4.8%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2023

in July, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. However, rising mortgage rates and limited inventory have temporarily hindered the possibility of buying for many.” annual drop recorded in June.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Meanwhile, the marketplace data strongly suggests that an increase of office exclusive listings has the potential to harm prospective buyers and sellers by limiting access to information and creating a fragmented inventory system. DelPrete said exclusive inventory is not exclusive forever, adding that pre-marketing might be a better label.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2023

in September despite significant affordability hurdles weighing on the market, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Despite the slight gain, pending contracts remain at historically low levels due to the highest mortgage rates in 20 years,” Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Realtors can usually count on their biggest season being spring, followed by summer, but nothing about 2020 has been normal, including home-buying patterns. ” Kanacki’s market, like many others, remains competitive as buyers continue to experience bidding wars amid historically low housing inventory and an uptick in home prices.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last week, the National Association of Realtors released their December pending sales data. Homes in contract rises There are more homes in contract now than last year at this time. Sales growth is not guaranteed This week there were 56,000 contracts started for single-family home purchases. So, this growth is fragile.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

month over month in December, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. New home sales , another measure of contract signings, rose 8% in December on the back of declining mortgage rates. in November.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

month over month in January, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Overall active inventory improved 7.9% Pending home sales dropped 4.9% NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) decreased to 74.3

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The last year has been a completely split housing market — one that started with the lowest inventory NAR has recorded dating back to 1999 and one with low mortgage rates. The market has now faced a contraction in existing-homes sales for nine consecutive months, while home prices and rates rise.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

An index level of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Contract transactions slowed a bit in September and are showing signs of a calmer home price trend, as the market is running comfortably ahead of pre-pandemic activity,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement. in 2022.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

month-over-month decrease, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The lack of housing inventory is a major constraint to rising sales,” Lawrence Yun , NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement. year over year.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2024

decline in pending home sales, according to the National Association of REALTORS. Indicator of prospective home sales based on contract signings, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) dropped to 70.8 The level of contract activity in 2001 is represented by an index of 100. May saw a 2.1% Per the report, every U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

As the calendar has turned to May, and the Realtor Legislative Meetings have come to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on research that was released last month and throughout early 2022. The report used real time listing data to show the limited housing inventory and the repercussions to home buyers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

After falling for the first time since November 2022 in March , pending home sales remained unchanged in April, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. annual drop recorded in March.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

million, according to the N ational Association of Realtors. Homes typically go under contract a month or two before the closing, which means the October data largely reflects purchase decisions made in August and September. On the bright side, housing inventory rose 1.8% On the bright side, housing inventory rose 1.8%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

From the National Association of Realtors : “The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, rose 7.5% An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.” When inventory rises and more supply is on the market, this means demand is fading.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Homebuyer contract signings in the U.S. Increased inventory of homes for sale, near historic low mortgage rates and favorable demographics means more housing demand, ” Odeta Kushi, the First American deputy chief economist said in a statement. rose 8% month-over-month from July to August, though the figure was still 8.3%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 29, 2023

After holding steady month over month in April , pending home sales were back down again in May, dropping 2.7%, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. annual drop recorded in April.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

in August, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Pending home sales, like new home sales, are based on contract signings. Mirroring the trend for new home sales , pending home sales fell 7.1%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In August, pending home sales , existing home sales and new home sales all fell compared to the previous month, as mortgage rates climbed and inventory remained scarce. in September year over year to $394,300, according to the National Association of Realtors. During the first week of June, mortgage rates were at 6.79%.

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