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Sales of U.S. previously owned homes decline to a six-month low

Bloomberg News National Mortgage News Article Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell in February by more than forecast to a six-month low as a limited supply of properties and high prices deterred potential buyers. Contract closings decreased 7.2% in February from the prior month to an annualized 6.02 million, figures from the National Association of Realtors showed Friday...

Home buyers: Don’t wait for home prices to drop in 2022!

Erik J. Martin / The Mortgage Reports Contributor / March 28, 2022 - 7 min read   Will home prices drop in 2022? The price of homes has risen significantly over the past few years. Many hopeful buyers, especially those on tighter budgets, are eager to learn if and when home prices may become more affordable. The consensus from experts? Don’t hold your ...

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California Housing Market Report 2022

Andrew DePietro Contributor I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. Mar 30, 2022 https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2022/03/30/california-housing-market-report-2022/?sh=29ee5e582c4a With interest rates rising, the corresponding increase in mortgage rates is beginning to make itself felt in housing markets across the United States. While rising mortg...

REAL ESTATE Housing supply is finally improving, as high prices and rising rates weigh on sales!

Article here: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/10/housing-market-improves-as-rising-mortgage-rates-weigh-on-sales.html One of the leanest housing markets in history might be putting on some fat. The supply of homes for sale could increase in the next few weeks, according to new data from Realtor.com. In April, inventory was 12% lower than in the same month last year, the smallest year-ov...

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U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fall Again as Housing Downturn Gathers Steam

By Aarthi Swaminathan Oct 20, 2022 The numbers: U.S. existing-home sales fell 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.71 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. This is the eighth straight monthly decline, the first since 2007. The decline was in line with economists forecasts, according to a Wall Street Journal survey. The la...

Navigating the California Real Estate Market: A Comprehensive Overview

Blog Written By ChatGPT The California real estate market is constantly evolving, and staying informed about its current status is crucial, especially if you're considering buying or selling a property. In this blog, we'll provide an in-depth analysis of the state of the California real estate market, including key factors such as home prices, interest rates, fire insurance, and...