Housing Inflation Persists Amid Economic Cooling
Category: Real Estate Total Views: 81By : Hannah Lewis Updated: 07-11-2024
Persistent Housing Inflation Amidst Broad Economic Cooling
While the larger American economy has shown notable cooling from peak epidemic levels, housing inflation has stayed high. Reducing the consumer price index (CPI) to targets for policymakers depends mostly on this slow drop in housing costs, which presents a challenge. Comprising 36% of the CPI, housing represents a higher proportion than food and energy. Consequently, movements in shelter prices have a big influence on gen... Read More
Improved Housing Supply Limits New Construction Growth
Category: Real Estate Total Views: 56By : Olivia Taylor Updated: 07-01-2024
Unexpected Decline in U.S. Construction Spending in May
Unexpectedly declining U.S. construction spending in May signaled a change in the market. The Census Bureau of the Commerce Department noted a 0.1% drop. This drop came after an upwardly corrected 0.3% increase in April. For May, economists had projected a 0.2% rebound. This surprising decline begs problems regarding the stability of the market. A big part was played by higher mortgage rates. They influenced general construct... Read More
New Regulations Shake Up Florida Condo Market
Category: Real Estate Total Views: 88By : Editor Updated: 06-28-2024
Florida Condo Market Faces Major Challenges
Significant problems are facing Florida's condo market, especially for retirees. Condos are becoming more expensive because of new regulations and growing insurance costs. The collapse at Surfside has increased concern for building safety. Reserve money increases are now required by homeowner associations, which drives up expenses. Many long-time residents are having trouble making ends meet. Some are being driven to sell and leave F... Read More
Spring Market Stagnation Leads to Seller Concessions
Category: Real Estate Total Views: 66By : Editor Updated: 06-27-2024
Cooling Home Prices Despite the Annual Increase
Though still higher than a year ago, home prices are starting to cool off. Reportedly, price increases are slowing down. Following a quiet springtime market, sellers are beginning to change their expectations. Homes are selling a little bit below their asking prices for the first time since the epidemic began. More precisely, in the four weeks that ended on June 23, the average house sold for 0.3% less than what it was listed for. Ho... Read More
Mortgage Rate Dip Spurs Buyer Interest in Housing Market
Category: Real Estate Total Views: 54By : Editor Updated: 06-26-2024
Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Month Low, Spurring Buyer Interest
The lowest mortgage rates in three months are enticing home buyers to return to the market. Mortgages are now more enticing because of the steady drop in rates during the last three weeks. Applications for mortgages have therefore clearly increased. Reduced monthly payments brought about by lower rates increase accessibility to home ownership. This change follows a time of exorbitant prices that turned off a lot of prospe... Read More