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The savagely unhealthy housing market is now a nightmare

Housing Wire

The housing nightmare continues. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing home sales for April came in at 5.41 But, the savagely unhealthy data line was that home prices are up 14.8%. My nightmare scenario, on the other hand, has happened and this is bad news for everyone. million , down 3.4%

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Housing Market Tracker: Still no spring inventory lift

Housing Wire

Last week was relatively calm for the housing market after the fiasco of the banking crisis. Housing demand grew and inventory levels fell again while mortgage rates rose. The chart below shows how the weekly 10-year yield ended with lower bond yields. Mortgage rates rose to 6.57%.

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What happens after the Fed’s rate hike?

Housing Wire

The question is: how many more rate hikes are left? From the WSJ article: “ U.S. From the WSJ article: “ U.S. ” For my economic work, household balance sheets were better during the last expansion than prior to the housing collapse. households still have around $1.7 households still have around $1.7

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Will We See An Interest Rate Hike In July?

Toronto Realty Blog

In March of 2007, a client of mine purchased a house for $1,060,000, with a $50,000 deposit. Raise your hand if you remember buying a house over $1,000,000 with only 5% down? Raise your hand if you remember buying an investment property, at any price, with only 5% down? My hand is raised. My hand is raised. I would bet, not.

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

The Close

But for value-seeking investors like myself, the scariest time to invest is actually in a good economy, when housing prices are rising at a blistering pace. 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.

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Is the Housing Market Sustainable?

Realty Biz

With interest rates and inflation both on the rise, the US housing market has recently taken a hit. In fact, the cost of buying a home jumped more than 20% this April compared to the same month in 2021. It’s no secret that in recent yes, the real estate market has become increasingly more unstable than it usually is.

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How to Find Reliable Roofers When It’s Time for Replacement or Repairs

HomeLight

Finding the right roofer can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re responding to the aftermath of severe weather damage. Selecting the right contractor and company will be a crucial decision that impacts your home’s durability, aesthetic appeal, and value. The roof has to have a couple years life expectancy left.”