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NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts lower rates, 15% jump in existing-home sales in 2024

Housing Wire

However, as mortgage rates stabilize and home sellers adapt, “Existing-home sales will rise by 15% next year,” Yun said. By the end of 2023, year-over-year home sales will likely fall by 18% after a 17% decline from 2021 to 2022, Yun noted. In 2023, new-home sales are up 5% year to date, Yun said.

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UWM rolls out ‘one-time-close’ new construction loan in time for spring

Inman

Homebuyers can put as little as 5 percent down when taking out a new construction loan, with one closing and an optional float-down to secure a lower interest rate, according to United Wholesale Mortgage.

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Despite lack of supply, existing home sales rise 6.7%

Housing Wire

Homebuyers flocked to what little inventory existed in January, with existing-home sales rising 6.7% January sales fell 2.3% The supply of homes for sale fell to a record low, down 16.5% The supply of homes for sale fell to a record low, down 16.5% Sales of homes priced above $1 million were up 39%. .

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The homebuilding space consolidates after strong results in 2023

Housing Wire

New construction accounted for approximately 30% of active for-sale housing inventory, doubling the usual figures for a standard year. The acquisition is set to close in the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, prominent Japanese builder Sekisui House announced plans to acquire M.D.C.

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7 Smart Ways To Lower the Cost of Buying a New-Construction Home

Realtor.com

Compare that with a preexisting home’s median price of $396,300 , and it’s clear that buying brand-new might set you back tens of thousands of dollars extra. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics. .”

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Why Purchasing New Construction Can Be a Smart Move for First-Time Homebuyers

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. Unless you want to be waiting a long time to buy your first home, you should consider new-construction homes.

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Husky Homes team expands Compass’s Wisconsin presence

Housing Wire

The team specializes in buyer and seller representation as well as new construction. In 2022, the Husky Homes team closed 121 transactions and more than $48.4 million in sales volume. It even ranked No. 15 in the state of Wisconsin by transaction sides, according to the RealTrends 2023 America’s Best list.