Small real estate investors are increasingly shaping the housing market. While overall investor activity saw modest growth, their market share surged due to decreased buyer activity and affordable housing opportunities in 2024.
Consumer buying sentiment is up as housing inventory improves. Despite income dips and high mortgage rates, more consumers see it as a good time to buy, with improved outlooks on home prices and job security.
Inflation and high mortgage rates impact the housing market. Experts discuss potential rate cuts, wage growth surpassing inflation, and the need to control costs amid economic uncertainty. Housing shortages persist.
The housing market faces challenges with slowing construction, economic uncertainty, and fluctuating mortgage rates. Luxury homes remain strong, but overall mortgage activity is down significantly. New listings show mixed signals.
UK home sales hit a 4-year high, driven by adjusted lending & affordability in the North. Sellers reduce prices. Zoopla data reveals regional price growth variations.
UK housing market faces stamp duty changes impacting novice buyers. Rising inflation may curb price growth. North East sees highest price inflation. Affordability remains a key challenge for property purchases.
New home sales surged in March, reaching a peak since September 2024, driven by lower prices and mortgage rates. Sales increased 7.4% from February and 6% year-over-year, with cheaper homes fueling the market.
Housing market faces rising listings and economic concerns. Customer confidence is low, influenced by mortgage rates and economic worries. Experts suggest market could slow even if mortgage rates decrease.
Home price growth is slowing, with potential declines in some markets, particularly Florida. New listings remain strong despite economic uncertainty. Experts question if financial turmoil will drive prices down. Keep eye on 2022 patterns.
During that time, monthly mortgage payments have nearly tripled, said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari — and while rents spiked during the pandemic, a recent apartment construction boom has kept rents "relatively flat over the past two years as home prices and mortgage rates continued to climb," Bokhari noted.
The events of the past few years have been a shock to the system for residential real estate: Lawsuits that have changed how agents get paid and challenged their value, a frozen housing market, NAR upheaval.
