Sat.May 04, 2024

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Did lower mortgage rates slow housing inventory growth?

Housing Wire

My model for inventory growth with higher mortgage rates came crashing down last week. After two weeks of significant increases , inventory growth slowed dramatically and is far from my 11,000-17,000 growth model with mortgage rates over 7.25%. Did the recent dip in mortgage rates play a role here or is this the average choppy weekly data we have seen in past years?

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CoStar CEO on Matterport deal: Virtual tours, real advantage

Real Estate News

Andy Florance discusses the “transformative technology” and his plans to rapidly expand the company while rolling out generative AI features later this year.

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Plan if you must, but prepare for the unexpected

Inman

Real estate professionals have survived upheaval and change in the past, and we'll do so again, broker-owner Teresa Boardman writes, even if we don't yet know quite how.

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Tech Bytes: News from Remine, CubiCasa, Supra, Lone Wolf, more

Real Estate News

New CEO at Remine; CubiCasa adds products; Supra unveils new platform; NNRMLS teams with Lone Wolf; Listing Showcase expands; news from Cloze, Lundy, Vestaplus.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Lesson Learned: What goes around comes around

Inman

Find out what Atlanta Realtor Nadine Lutz has learned about the wheel of life and how she serves clients with empathy and integrity.

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Brokerage Beat: News from E&V, Corcoran, Side, Real, more

Real Estate News

E&V opens in Mexico City; Corcoran gains 3 NFL pros; Side adds teams; largest woman-owned firm joins Real; William Raveis acquires S.C. indie; eXp Canada grows.

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Housing Market in 2024: When Will Homes Be Affordable?

Marco Santarelli

The burning question for many aspiring homeowners in 2024 is: when will houses become affordable again? The answer, unfortunately, isn't a simple one. The housing market is a complex beast, influenced by a mix of factors including: Inventory: Low supply and high demand have been the norm for several years, driving prices up. Interest Rates: Rising rates in 2022 and 2023 further squeezed affordability for many buyers.

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Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next Two Months

Marco Santarelli

The housing market has thrown aspiring homeowners a curveball in 2024. After years of rock-bottom mortgage rates, inflation has come roaring back, sending rates sharply higher. This leaves many wondering: what will the next two months hold for mortgage rates? Mortgage rates for the next 2 months (May-June 2024) are likely to stay above 7% with some possibility of stability or slight dips.