Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2022

I do hope everyone had a joyous holiday season, spending some relaxing time with family and friends. The holiday season is winding down. So is the 24-month refinance market, the biggest of its kind in all of mortgage banking history. All good things must end. It’s never fun to be the bearer of bad tidings.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

but that’s all starting to change. According to Relitix , the market is ramping up to peak movement month which usually occurs in March after the slow holiday season. With market uncertainty, real estate agents had been sticking with their current brokerage., for January with a seasonally adjusted value of 91.5. respectively.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

The MBA survey, conducted weekly since 1990, covers over 75% of all U.S. retail residential mortgage applications. “Mortgage rates declined across all loan types as Treasury yields moved lower last week on incoming inflation data , which helped to support a rise in mortgage applications. in the week ending Jan.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2021

1 – an annual occurrence during the holiday season. trillion this year, which would be an all-time high.”. The unadjusted index decreased 33% from two weeks ago, and the holiday adjusted refinance index decreased 6%. The post Mortgage applications drop over holidays appeared first on HousingWire. the week prior.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. The National Retail Federation found that during the 2022 holiday season, retailers saw 17.9% The 2023 holiday return window is still ongoing.)

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2023

Part of this can be attributed to the July 4th holiday, but the trends this year versus last year have been so different that it’s not 100% based on a holiday week. As long as we know that the data has just stabilized from a waterfall dive, we are all in the same boat with the data this year. The week ahead: Inflation week!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2024

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for all my housing work, so I focus on it religiously. Since November 2023, we have had nine positive and five negative purchase application prints after making holiday adjustments. If so, what will this do to inventory levels?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2023

After seeing disappointing inventory growth two weeks ago , which I chalked up to the Memorial Day holiday, I was hoping for a big push in active listings last week, but that didn’t happen. I had anticipated much more this week after the holiday week slowed down, so a bit disappointing. First, it took the longest time in U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2022

The results include adjustments to account for the holidays. The holiday adjusted Refinance Index decreased 2% from two weeks ago and was 40% lower than the same week one year ago. Mortgage applications decreased 2.7% from two weeks earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association survey for the week ending Dec.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Clint Myatt was surprised to receive a new home just in time for the holidays. HW+ includes weekly long-form digital content, HousingWire Magazine, access to HousingStack, and free admission to all HousingWire virtual events. After serving 13 years in the military, retired U.S. Already a member?

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Coldwell Banker

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Give your future self a gift by properly storing all those beautiful holiday decorations away this year! Correctly organizing and packing your holiday ornaments, lights and other decor can save you time, money and frustration when it’s time to take them out again.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2022

“Mortgage rates increased for all loan types, with the 30-year fixed rate last week jumping 25 basis points to 5.65% – the highest level since 2008. Despite the increase in rates, application activity rebounded following the Memorial Day holiday week but remained 0.29% below pre holiday levels.”.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2024

Housing inventory, new listing data and mortgage rates are all rising, but the price cut data percentages are falling. New listings data last week over the past several years: 2024: 44,244 2023: 42,765 2022: 42,620 Price cut percentage Every year, one-third of all homes take a price cut before selling — nothing abnormal about that.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2024

Number of new listings last week, by year: 2024: 54,769 2023: 55,008 2022: 63,374 Price-cut percentage In an average year, one-third of all homes take a price cut; this is standard housing activity. Since November 2023, after making holiday adjustments, we have had 10 positive and six negative purchase application prints and two flat prints.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2024

This is the week the balls are all in the Federal Reserve ’s court. Since November 2023, we have had 10 positive and five negative purchase application prints after making holiday adjustments. Could this happen again? I believe it is in the Fed’s interest to keep existing home sales depressed.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2020

If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for holiday buyers. The post Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season appeared first on Keeping Current Matters.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The question I posed to all of you is, ‘Is this a blip or a bigger trend?'” ” Walsh said, adding that based on data MBA has received from the industry, she believes the delinquency rate could come down a bit in first-quarter 2024 following the end of the busy holiday shopping season.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

.” The curriculum principles The company has designed its educational coursework to meet the specific needs of non-appraiser professionals in the following ways: Bridging the knowledge gap: Understanding the intricate details of appraisals is crucial for all stakeholders in the housing industry.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

First of all, let’s unpack this precious time between Christmas and New Year’s when real estate pros are left wondering, what the heck do I do with myself and all of this unclaimed time?! Select all and delete. Happy Twixmas, kids! Twixmas is your time.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Going into 2023, people thought housing inventory would skyrocket, home prices would crash, and we would see the housing market of 2008 all over again. We created this weekly tracker at the end of 2022 to give people a live weekly outlook on everything that drives the housing market and which factors to follow.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2023

But not only did that not happen, home prices quickly got back to all-time highs. What 2023 data has shown me is that even with mortgage rates heading toward 8%, new listings data didn’t take a new leg lower — it stayed remarkably consistent all year long. Just be mindful of purchase apps around the holidays.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday season – homebuyers. This winter, there will be more sales compared to pre-pandemic winters going back all the way to 2006.”. Buyers are ready now.

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Coldwell Banker

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The holiday season often includes the challenge of finding unique and personal gifts for your favorite people. But let’s face it, with all the holiday hustle and bustle, it’s easy to end up on the hunt for last-minute presents. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.

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Bigger Pockets

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Happy holidays, BiggerPockets listeners. You’ve all been good this year, so instead of a lump of coal, you’re getting a special episode delivered on the most merry day of the […]

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing, and two of our agents, Lisa Liscio and Kelley Vanacore in Branford, CT, are leading the charge in giving back to those in need in their community of Branford and throughout the state of Connecticut. toys this holiday season. Thank you Lisa Liscio and Kelley Vanacore for all you do!".

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Gratitude, just as it’s been all month, is really in the spotlight this week. I’m grateful for my family, friends and colleagues who have become like family, and I hope we can all take a few moments away from our holiday festivities to appreciate those who make our days that much brighter.

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Fancy Pants Homes

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Nick Offerman, and many more recognizable faces along the way, Candy Cane Lane tells the story of the Carver family, as they compete in a yearly holiday house decorating contest to win one hundred thousand dollars. One of the houses on Candy Cane Lane, all lit up for Christmas.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Theo Caldwell's dream of owning a home became a reality during this holiday season, thanks to the assistance of 120 dedicated volunteers from Nissan who worked for six months to build his new home. In a special gesture, Nissan made a generous holiday donation of $500,000 to Habitat, bringing their total contributions to over $20 million.

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Coldwell Banker

JULY 21, 2023

Have you been dreaming of selling your home, buying a new one and moving in before the holidays? This scenario is actually fairly common and totally doable.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Most people don’t want to be bothered with trying to sell a house during the holidays. Others don’t bother trying to sell their house during the holidays for many reasons. With all that is going on, it’s common to place a house sale on the back burner until after the holidays. Holiday Marketing Comes Easily.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

That’s especially true during the holiday season. Now, new data reveals that fires, frozen pipes , and porch pirates (aka nefarious folks who sneak up to your doorstep and steal your packages) are among the most dreaded holiday-related mishaps, according to a survey from home security company SimpliSafe. Getty Images Stuff happens!

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Check out this roundup of hot modern looks that will ensure your kitchen sees a happy and merry holiday season. Bar stools don’t have to be bulky affairs that take up your valuable kitchen real estate or require navigation as you prepare a holiday feast. Behold this beauty from @fireclaytile in all its midnight blue–black glory.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Getty Images There are two kinds of approaches to decorating for the holidays: Either you start pulling the lights out of storage before summer even turns into fall, or you deck the halls mere days—maybe hours—before Santa Claus arrives. Expected holiday colors. Try centering your holiday decor around earth tones. Tired trend 1.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Sometimes called engagement or participation marketing, it’s all about bringing your clients and community along with you. I had promising conversations with 22, and I got the contact information for all 75. Guests were inundated with holiday cheer as they visited the many different houses and perhaps the desire to buy a new home.

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The Close

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We also made sure to include some real estate holiday ideas that you can use to stand out in your market. January Holidays + Hashtags. They do all the figuring out for you so you can concentrate on the activities you do best. February Holidays + Hashtags. After all, referrals are the #1 way most agents get new clients.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 8, 2024

As you prepare to open your home for festive gatherings with family and friends during the holiday season, the goal should always be to reduce stress and maximize merriment for all, including the host!

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Photos via Instagram by jpipermenell / simplysoutherncottage / reserve_home For some people, decorating for the holidays is a no-brainer—it’s simply the thing you do after Thanksgiving. So if decorating for the holidays has started to feel as dull and predictable as the Christmas Eve menu (ham again?!), But for the rest of us?

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