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What do economic trends mean for housing in 2023?

Housing Wire

This article is part of our ongoing 2023 Housing Market Forecast series. The Federal Reserve ’s ongoing war against inflation remains a source of uncertainty for interest rates and for broader financial markets. It has also increased the likelihood of a modest recession later this year.

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How should real estate agents discuss mortgage rates?

Real Trends

At the beginning of the year, interest rates were at an all-time low. It was a sellers’ market with buyers competing for homes that would sell for way above the asking rate. More recently, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to counter inflation. Mortgage rates are rising. Inflation is going crazy.

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More Home Buyers are Reaching for ARMs

Realty Biz

The demand for homes remains robust. Despite 30-year mortgages being firmly above a 5% interest rate, mortgage applications for home purchases increased 5% in mid-May. That’s not surprising because springtime is the busiest season for home purchases. How to Read an ARM.

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Why an Economic Downturn Represents the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate

The Close

Despite this, many agents have a hard time persuading would-be investors that a downturn is the right time to jump into the real estate market and start investing. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest existing-home sales data , sales are down 23.2% Well, the good news is that inventory is going to increase.

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Current Fed Interest Rates May 2023

Marco Santarelli

The Federal Funds Rate is a key component of the US economy, influencing the interest rates of consumer loans such as mortgages, credit cards, and other loans. This article aims to explain what the Federal Funds Rate is, how it's determined, and why it matters.

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A Decade in Housing Unaffordability: Mortgage Burden Worsens in 51 of 100 Largest U.S. Cities

Point2Homes

Despite mortgage rates reaching historic lows, mortgage affordability continues to erode in the country’s largest and most in-demand cities. In a year as volatile and uncertain as 2020, the effect of lower mortgage rates was muted by soaring home prices , increasing demand and tight supply.

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Housing Market Crash 2008 Explained: Causes & Effects

Marco Santarelli

The crash was primarily caused by a combination of factors, including the subprime mortgage crisis, high levels of debt, and a lack of regulation in the financial sector. This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the housing market crash of 2008 and compare it to the current state of the housing market.