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Mortgage applications for new construction climbed in August

Housing Wire

Demand for newly constructed homes continues to remain high as existing for-sale inventory remains historically low. Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 20.6% It indicates that a larger share of first-time homebuyers are active in the new home sales market. from 56,000 new home sales in July.

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New-home mortgage applications surged nearly 40% annually in October: MBA

Housing Wire

“We estimate that the pace of home sales increased for the third straight month to a 715,000-unit annual pace — the strongest sales month since May 2023.” FHA applications reached highest share of new-home applications since 2013 In October, FHA applications represented 26.3% Conventional loans made up 63.6%

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Why Purchasing New Construction Can Be a Smart Move for First-Time Homebuyers

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. Unless you want to be waiting a long time to buy your first home, you should consider new-construction homes.

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Buyers bemoan lack of housing inventory: NAR

Housing Wire

Over one-third (34%) of prospective buyers have yet to purchase a home because there are not enough homes for sale in their budget, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. First time buyers (54%) are more than twice as likely as repeat buyers (22%) to consider an FHA loan.

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Housing Market Predictions for 2024 & 2025 Remain Subdued

Marco Santarelli

This period between March and June typically accounts for over a third of annual home sales as warmer weather and the end of the school year motivate many buyers to make their move. The latest data indicates affordability constraints are weighing on home sales activity. Total home sales (existing and new) in February ticked up 8.1%

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When Is a House Down Payment Due and How Much Do I Need?

HomeLight

If you back out of the sales agreement and your reason for doing so isn’t covered by contingency written into the contract, the seller can keep your earnest money. Larsen cautions that if you’re buying a new construction home, you will likely be expected to pay a much larger percentage of earnest money. The deal is done!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buyers Agents in Real Estate

Realty Biz

How Buyer Agents Get Paid Buyer agents are typically compensated through a commission fee, a percentage of the property's final sale price. They analyze property values, market conditions, and comparable sales to help you submit a fair and competitive offer.