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Housing Market Hotness Index March 17, 2024

The housing market is trending warmer, with the index value increasing modestly over the previous week’s reading.
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Housing Market

The Shortage in Housing Was Going to Happen Anyway – Covid and The Fed Made It Worse

Total housing inventory in the U.S. has averaged between 2 and 3 million units over the past 40 years with ...
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Housing Market

Investors Turn Attention to Low-Priced Housing Opportunities

In a landscape characterized by constrained housing supply and diminished affordability, prospective first-time homebuyers find themselves navigating heightened competition with investors for the limited pool ...

Economy

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Economy

Inflation, Mortgage Rates, and the Lock-in Effect

After the December 2023 meeting, many investors and analysts had predicted six rate cuts and rapidly declining mortgage rates that would not only ease supply ...
Economy

January 2024 Inflation Rate of 3.1% Exceeds Predictions

The all items CPI increased 3.1% in January 2024 from a year ago. While this reading was higher than expected, it was lower than the ...
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Economy

January 2024 Unemployment Remains at 3.7% Despite Several Layoff Announcements

In January 2024, the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, maintaining its level from the previous month, despite the backdrop of additional layoff announcements.

Local Markets

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Local Markets

Predictions on Rates, Home Prices, and the Prospective Homebuyer’s Dilemma

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Editors PickLocal Markets

Why Homebuyer Interest is Shifting to the Northeast and Midwest

In the dynamic landscape of the real estate market, the patterns of homebuyer interest are undergoing a transformation. Buyers are veering away from the traditionally ...
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Local Markets

Cape Coral – Fort Myers Housing Market After Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm, struck in September 2022, causing extensive damage to over 30,000 homes in the Fort Myers area. As a result, ...

Technology

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Technology

Modern Technology for Eco-Friendly Living

Home buyers are seeking homes that could potentially reduce their carbon footprints according to a study by the National Association of Realtors. According to this ...
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Technology

Unlocking the Potential of AI: From Sci-Fi to Reality

In the housing sector, AI is transforming the industry in numerous ways, from streamlining the search for your dream home to predicting market trends and ...
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Editors PickTechnology

Technology Can Help Provide Accurate and Fair Home Valuations

As with any new technology, there are also potential risks associated with its use in the housing industry. For example, there is a risk that ...

Market Forecasts

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Market Forecasts

VeroFORECAST Quarterly U.S. Housing Market Outlook Q4 2023-Q4 2024

Per the Q4 2024 Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®) VeroFORECAST, the 2023 housing market challenges are expected to persist into 2024, characterized by low supply ...
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Market Forecasts

VeroFORECAST Quarterly U.S. Housing Market Outlook Q3 2023-Q3 2024

Veros Real Estate Solutions' (Veros®) Q3 2023 VeroFORECAST projects a 2.2% average increase in home prices over the next 12 months, indicating a steady market. ...
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Market Forecasts

VeroFORECAST Quarterly U.S. Housing Market Outlook Q2 2023-Q2 2024

Veros Real Estate Solutions' (Veros®) Q2 2023 VeroFORECAST reveals a strengthening housing market with an anticipated 1.7% average increase in home prices over the next ...
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