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Residential real estate activity picks up despite low inventory

Housing Wire

The Beige Book is a compilation of data and interviews with bank and branch directors, community organizations and economists from on or before May 22. Residential real estate activity picked up in most Districts despite continued low inventories of homes for sale,” the report states.

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Going, Going, Gone! Homes Are Selling the Fastest in These Markets

Realtor.com

Median days on market in April: 8. The fastest-moving market on our list was Ogden, a mountain town less than 40 minutes north of Salt Lake City. Median days on market in April: 10. Median days on market in April: 12. Median days on market in April: 15. Getty Images. Manchester, NH.

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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. Days on market increased slightly but remained below historic averages.

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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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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. Cleveland — Residential construction and real estate activity softened further amid rising interest rates.

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

Housing Wire

Interest rates and inflation continued to dampen activity in the housing market across all 12 Federal Reserve districts, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. New York – The home sales market weakened noticeably in recent weeks, and the rental market showed signs of softening.

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Fed’s Beige Book offers grim news for housing industry

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. Boston — Higher interest rates cooled home-buying demand, leading to fewer closed sales in the First District’s residential real estate markets.