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Spring Housing Inventory Jumps, But Buyers Remain Hesitant Amid Economic Turmoil 

Appraisal Buzz

As more properties came ontothe market and overall inventory increased for the 17th consecutive month, the U.S. The spring housing season is beginning with more sellers and a growing number of homes for sale, said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com. over the previous year. But as 17.4%

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Single-family rentals are more expensive than apartments — and the gap is growing

Housing Wire

While stubbornly high mortgage rates are keeping a lid on buyer demand and home value growth, and a response from builders has kept multifamily rent growth stable for many months, rents for detached single-family homes continue to accelerate. Meanwhile, apartment rents averaged $1,812 per month in December, up 2.4%

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Sellers Listing Their Homes … But Buyers Aren’t Biting 

Appraisal Buzz

Home sellers are returning to the market, but buyers are hesitant, according to a recent Zillow market report. Rate lock’s hold seems to be loosening—homeowners who may have put off listing their homes are done waiting. Home values are up from year-ago levels in 46 of the 50 largest metro areas. since pre-pandemic.

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Housing Market Predictions for 2025

Appraisal Buzz

Housing inventory will likely still be low in 2025, and demand could increase. If youre prepared financially, then its a good time to buy a homeeven if inventory is limited and interest rates are high. If youre not financially prepared, its not a good time, even if theres plenty of inventory and rates are down.

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Zillow Reports Notable Recovery in Housing Inventory

Appraisal Buzz

Housing inventory saw significant recovery for the second straight month in June, indicating that the market may be on the road to rebalancing after a long stint of being heavily in sellers’ favor, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Report. Intense demand for houses over the course.

Inventory 370
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Fannie Mae Projects Mortgage Rate Drops on the Horizon

Appraisal Buzz

Last weeks purchase activity was driven primarily by a 6% increase in FHA applications, as the combination of loosening housing inventory, and slowly declining mortgage rates have presented this segment of buyers with more opportunities. home valued at $357,138, up 2.6% over the past year.

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Single-Family Rents Climb to Record High

Appraisal Buzz

While builders response has kept multifamily rent growth steady for several months and stubbornly high mortgage rates are limiting buyer demand and home value increases, detached single-family home rentals are still rising at an accelerating rate. In the meantime, owned home value growth has leveled out at 2.6%

Inventory 370