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Real Estate Rundown December 2023
December 01, 2023
Positive news in the housing market with interest rates in a downward trend as well as an increase in the number of listings available. Also, a strong amount of Millennials have a positive take on homeownership and the American Dream.
Who are Pre-Movers and How to Chose the Right Lead List
November 08, 2023
Understanding what Pre-Mover Data is and how you can use it to best service your clients by getting in front of them before they have made their move
Real Estate Rundown November 2023
November 01, 2023
The U.S. housing market is witnessing a surge in the popularity of newly built homes, constituting a record 30.6% of single-family homes available for sale in the third quarter. Mortgage rates remain close to a 23-year high, and economic growth continues to outperform expectations, although concerns ...
Real Estate Rundown October 2023
October 01, 2023
In the real estate market, financial challenges for buyers amid limited housing inventory are prompting home sellers to reduce prices. Meanwhile, Freddie Mac's latest data reveals that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has reached 7.31%, the highest since 2000, due to low housing inventory. In the housi...
Real Estate Rundown September 2023
September 01, 2023
The summer real estate market may be coming to and end, but New home sales are at a 17 month high and there is an increase to the number of pending leads even in the face of higher mortgage rates. While these rates seems to climb, buyers are adapting to this and still entering into the market.
Real Estate Rundown August 2023
August 01, 2023
As we enter the late Summer months of 2023, the US housing market experienced a 3% uptick in home prices despite a lack of demand. Existing home sales declined by 23%, with forecasts predicting a gradual recovery. The Federal Reserve’s positive economic outlook provides hope for sustained market stabi...
Real Estate Rundown July 2023
July 01, 2023
Mortgage rates continue to fluctuate and housing affordability concerns persist, but the below-median income homeownership rate shows a significant surge, highlighting the resilience of homeowners overcoming the constraints of the current housing market.
Real Estate Rundown June 2023
June 01, 2023
This rise in rates has implications for both prospective homebuyers and sellers. Higher mortgage rates can make homes less affordable, potentially dampening demand and slowing down the pace of home sales. Even with this slow start people are still in the market and many are still paying over the askin...
Real Estate Rundown May 2023
May 01, 2023
The real estate market is in constant influx, and currently, one of the key factors affecting the market is the fluctuation of mortgage rates. While rates have recently risen to 6.39%, experts predict that they could drop below 6% in the coming months, potentially reaching a more favorable condition f...
Real Estate Rundown | April 2023
April 01, 2023
The extreme winter weather has impacted the seasonality of the real estate market in the United States, but experts are predicting that this frigid winter will encourage a more active spring market. While mortgage rates have lowered in recent months, they are still over 2% higher than last year, and f...
Real Estate Rundown March 2023
March 01, 2023
Homebuyer burnout is a real issue in the U.S., with many buyers, sellers, and real estate agents feeling the strain of the real estate market. The Fannie Mae Home Purchasing Sentiment Index (HPSI) reflects these sentiments, with only 17% of consumers believing that it is a good time to buy. Mortgage r...
Real Estate Rundown February 2023
February 01, 2023
The National Association of Realtors predicts that mortgage rates may fall even further in the coming weeks, which will result in a busier home sales activity and a stronger housing market. Meanwhile, it has become more affordable to rent than buy in many markets due to declining rent prices and risin...