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5 predictions for the 2022 housing market

Housing Wire

And if three hikes in the federal funds target come to pass, initial rates on ARMs, HELOCs and construction loans (often linked to the bank prime) will likely increase from one-half to three-quarters of a percentage point. for 30-year fixed-rate loans. 2022 should be a strong year for housing.

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Existing home sales fell in June while monthly median sales price spiked

Housing Wire

For transaction types, all-cash sales accounted for 26% of purchases in June, up from 25% in both May 2023 and June 2022. Meanwhile, individual investors or second-home buyers, who make up many cash sales, purchased 18% of homes in June, up from 15% in May and 16% the previous year.

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Rethinking Class B Multifamily Supply Risk

A Student of the Real Estate Game

Construction/Technological Innovation : High construction costs is one of the biggest constraints to developing more workforce housing. However, innovations in construction such as prefab and robotics are leading to reduced costs and timelines. We’re beginning to see robots introduced to traditional construction sites.

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8 Things you should know before investing In Real Estate

Realty Biz

The most advisable flipping modes are distressed properties, short-sales, and bank-owned homes, among other sub-optimal state assets. Choose a property within an area limited to new residential housing construction activities. Happy smiling couple relaxing on floor with cup of coffee among construction tools and materials.

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Is the Housing Market in a Bubble? How the Indicators Today Compare With the Great Recession

Realtor.com

Just a few months ago, home prices hit record heights, investors were gobbling up scores of homes, and buyers were racing to purchase whatever they could before prices rose even further. Then, quite suddenly, the market seemed to seize up and prices and sales began falling. Just three years later, sales bottomed out at 4.11

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Address Scoop what to know Before Venturing Into House Flipping

Realty Biz

The most advisable flipping modes are distressed properties, short-sales, and bank-owned homes, among other sub-optimal state assets. Choose a property within an area limited to new residential housing construction activities. Happy smiling couple relaxing on floor with cup of coffee among construction tools and materials.

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How to Connect with Cash Home Buyers in San Antonio

HomeLight

With the help of a local real estate agent and some seasoned San Antonio real estate investors, we created this guide to give you a head-start to finding a San Antonio cash buyer for your home. Affordable housing sparks investor activity in San Antonio. Affordable housing sparks investor activity in San Antonio.

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