Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With six of 10 distinct housing recessions since the 1970s preceding an economic recession (as determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research Business), it is tempting to answer, “yes.” But real estate economists say it’s not so simple. A housing recession does not necessarily kick things off.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The housing market got some much needed relief in the fall when mortgage rates began to drop, but it was short lived. The turbulence in rates has trickled down to individual markets like Cincinnati, where real estate agents say they dont know what to expect from sale to sale.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

Although there is no doubt that business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement are going to impact how real estate industry professionals operate, economists aren’t too sure they’ll have much bearing on the housing market. “I

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Zillow anticipates a more active housing market with more buyers obtaining the upper hand in 2025. As the market gradually recovers, 2025 should bring more sales and relatively moderate increases in property values. More inventory should shake loose in 2025, giving buyers a bit more room to breathe.” Zillow predicts 4.3

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

Warmer summer weather has brought cooler housing market conditions to Montana. The market right now just feels like it’s a bit lukewarm,” said Brian Huskey , a Billings, Montana-based ERA American Real Estate agent. Altos considers anything above a Market Action Index score of 30 to be a seller’s market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Online real estate marketplace Auction.com released data this week showing that demand for distressed homes — including bank-owned properties and foreclosures — shrank for a second straight quarter. Only 21% said conditions are making them more willing to buy a home at auction.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zillow is predicting a more active housing market in 2025 , but those hoping to buy — or even refinance — should buckle up for a bumpy ride and be ready to move when conditions are right. Zillow is forecasting that housing market activity will pick up in 2025 – but the big wildcard is mortgage rates, which will remain unpredictable.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To get a sense for what the mood is among real estate agents right now, look no further than Portland , Oregon. Like the vast majority of the country, the city’s housing market has been stymied by high mortgage rates, low inventory and mismatched expectations between buyers and sellers. It’s just very emotional right now.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused. Mortgage rates, rental patterns, homeownership dreams, and housing trends across the country are all seemingly colliding in ways that create both opportunities and uncertainties. As 2025 approaches, the U.S. reflect a growing divide.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Real estate and mortgage professionals: Your voice matters! Each quarter, HousingWire will tally the results and compile a report to gauge the market and provide you with valuable market trends, opportunities, and challenges. There is much to learn about the challenges real estate and mortgage professionals are facing.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

Any sales growth momentum in the real estate market we might have had early in the year is gone. I wonder whether the 2024 housing market is beyond saving? housing market at the end of July 2024. Right now, there are 40% more homes unsold on the market than last year at the end of July.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The strength of the storm has prompted officials to call for an evacuation, one that has already had a stark impact on the city’s housing market. People trying to get out of the way of a major hurricane aren’t overly concerned with putting their house on the market. New listings in Tampa were at 775 on Sept.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

Real estate investor sentiment rose 16% from the prior quarter and 60% of surveyed investors view the current housing market more favorably than a year ago. ” In terms of forward-looking sentiments, 61% of respondents expect the market to continue improving, compared to 14% who expect it to decline. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

People seeking more space to accommodate working from home led to a minor outflow of residents that put the housing market on pause. As a result, home prices were stagnant for much of the decade following the Great Recession, but the pandemic unleashed unprecedented volatility to the Chicago market. I know that some of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter. So, where do you start?

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2024

If we look at the housing market right now, sales are down, new listings are down and prices are decelerating. Good inflation data came in last week, the bond market rallied and mortgage rates took a notable dip below 7% for the first time in months. If so, how should we expect the housing market to react?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

real estate scene with its rapid growth and increasing appeal to homebuyers. 4, 2024, Altos Research reports 1,530 active listings for houses and 791 active listings for condos in Charlotte. This inventory has only fueled competition among the city’s real estate professionals. As of Sept. Click Here

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Its hard to imagine something more disruptive to a housing market than a hurricane. 9, housing markets in the Tampa area came to a complete halt as sellers took their homes off the market. 9, housing markets in the Tampa area came to a complete halt as sellers took their homes off the market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Real estate agents have white-knuckled their way through more than two years of suffocatingly high mortgage rates that have stymied sales, choked off inventory and pushed home prices to new all-time highs. While new-home sales are faring much better, they make up significantly less of the market. month over month and by 4.2%

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

The real estate market has witnessed significant fluctuations over the years, and the accompanying challenges for real estate agents can offer valuable insights and opportunities. This collapse not only devastated the housing market but also triggered a global financial crisis.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Summary What is a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2024

Denver-based Realtor Bret Weinstein took on a client whose house had been on the market for 60 days. The deal is indicative of how details matter in a market like Denver where home-price growth has slowed dramatically after a surge in post-pandemic migration to the metro area caused valuations to rise sharply in a short period of time.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

That’s according to a Zillow report released Thursday in which the Seattle -based real estate company said that “lower mortgage rates and rising inventory are giving home buyers a window of opportunity at an unusual time of year.“ million homes on the market, buyers have the most properties to choose from since September 2020.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said Tuesday on the company’s second-quarter 2024 earnings call that he expects business to improve when the housing market speeds up after mortgage rates come down. And there’s justifiable concern as the market has yet to respond to the recent decline in rates. “It’s

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As mortgage rates fluctuate based on decreasing housing inventory volume, the appraisal market is more volatile than ever in key areas such as urban and rural communities states like California and Texas. Jaro stands tall as the only end-to-end appraisal platform on the market. Career Institute. What sets Jaro apart?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Understanding that real estate housing markets are hyperlocal, the RealTrends Verified City Rankings represent the newest evolution of RealTrends agent and team rankings. reflecting the importance of localized expertise in today’s evolving market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Optimism is a prerequisite for success as a salesperson, and real estate professionals have it in spades. At the Tom Ferry event last month and at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) going on right now, this attribute is on display everywhere. We’re professionals.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How do some firms grow regardless of the housing market dynamics? Access your growth playbook From the pandemic-fueled frenzy to the sobering reality of a post-pandemic slowdown,, real estate brokerages were locked in a relentless quest for growth—eager to expand market share while trimming operational fat.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The role of the real estate agent has been under the microscope of late as a result of class-action litigation over agent commissions, but the feedback agents want most about their practices comes from two sources — home buyers and sellers. This was unambiguous among homebuyers. This concern even outweighed factors related to money.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

A newly released episode of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast explores the future state of buyer and seller relationships in the housing market after the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) business practice changes take effect Aug. Zorn explained how he would approach a seller in the new market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We’ll release the HousingWire 2025 Forecast paper in the next week or so where we’ll lay out our expectations, scenarios, and data to track for the real estate market in the coming year. We’re also at the seasonal decline time for the housing market. There are 28% more homes on the market than a year ago.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In a recent episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast, co-hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson chat with HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to discuss a variety of issues — including pending concerns of a recession , mortgage rates and housing affordability issues that persist across the country.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I wonder if we’ve forgotten what the market used to feel like before 2020. UPCOMING […] The post Stop expecting lightning speed in real estate first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. The truth is it could easily take twice as long to sell today, but the stats actually feel somewhat normal.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

in October—fueled by rising housing and insurance costs—and mortgage rates having edged back above 7%, homeownership remains a distant goal for many living in the U.S. For real estate agents, this economic reality can present both challenges and opportunities, and determine strategies in markets across the country.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast, John Campbell — managing director at Stephens Inc. and an equity research analyst — joins hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson to chat about last month’s major changes for the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Brokerages are scrambling to adapt to the post-settlement landscape of real estate, and more of them are turning to the same method for growing their headcount — acquiring new teams. These leads require long-term efforts, patience and cultivation of relationships through emails, newsletters and other marketing tactics.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For the past 14 years, HousingWire’s Tech100 award has been celebrating the most innovative and impactful tech organizations in real estate and housing.

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