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Residential real estate activity picks up despite low inventory

Housing Wire

Residential real estate activity picked up in most Districts despite continued low inventories of homes for sale,” the report states. New York – The residential sales market has been strong across the District. New home builders have benefited from the unseasonably modest sales of existing homes as the resale market has slowed.

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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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How to Become a Luxury Real Estate Appraiser

McKissock

Become a certified residential or certified general appraiser. Appraising a custom luxury home is a complex residential appraisal assignment. So, at a minimum, you must be a certified residential or certified general appraiser. Here are helpful tips on how to become a luxury real estate appraiser.

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There’s Still a Window of Opportunity To Invest in U.S. College Towns, but Move Fast and Know Where To Look

Realtor.com

But real estate experts who track college town markets say there is still a window of opportunity for investors interested in college towns—if they move fast and know where to look. College towns like Austin and Boulder are seeing strong housing market performance year over year, according to data provided by Realtor.com.

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How to Do Real Estate Market Analysis in 2023?

Marco Santarelli

This increased population growth creates demand for more local housing which helps push property values and rental rates up, in addition to an ongoing need for good residential housing stock. Industry Diversification A market with a diversified range of industries offers less market volatility in harder economic times or recessions.

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There’s Still a Window of Opportunity To Invest in U.S. College Towns, but Move Fast and Know Where To Look

Realtor.com

But real estate experts who track college town markets say there is still a window of opportunity for investors interested in college towns—if they move fast and know where to look. College towns like Austin and Boulder are seeing strong housing market performance year over year, according to data provided by Realtor.com.