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Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes

Housing Wire

Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales , the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts that was published Wednesday.

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Residential real estate activity picks up despite low inventory

Housing Wire

All 12 Federal Reserve districts have seen issues with a lack of housing inventory , which is largely due to existing homeowners holding back on listing their homes after previously locking in low mortgage rates. A strong economy and relatively high mortgage rates have pushed some movers to the rental market, boosting demand.

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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

The Beige Book reports, published eight times a year, are based on interviews with bank directors, business and community organization leaders, economists, market experts and other sources. Overall, annual mortgage origination levels are expected to be $2.8 By comparison, home-price growth was 17.8% in 2021, Freddie Mac reports.

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Fed’s Beige Book predicts further uncertainty for the housing market  

Housing Wire

“Higher interest rates further dented home sales, which declined at a moderate pace overall but fell steeply in some Districts,” the report states, noting that “residential construction slid further at a modest pace” and “home prices grew less rapidly or declined outright amid weak demand.”. million in 2023 from 5.67 trillion from $2.34

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

High inflation has reduced consumers’ purchasing power, which has led to weakened sales and construction across all 12 Federal Reserve districts. While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said. However, housing affordability worsened.

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Do the Due: A Complete Due Diligence Guide and Checklist for Homebuyers

HomeLight

Days on market: The speed at which houses are selling can be telling. If houses are sitting on the market for a while, you may get a better deal … but is there a reason why buyers are shying away from a particular area? Getting a mortgage prequalification and preapproval helps to ensure you won’t be overextended financially.

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Fed’s Beige Book offers grim news for housing industry

Housing Wire

Financial advisory firm Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) notes that the strong inflation numbers released yesterday , September 13, make it likely that the Federal Reserve will be more aggressive in its next round of rate hikes. “A Closed sales fell sharply over the year in all reporting markets in a notable weakening from the previous report.