The December 2023 housing market offers a comprehensive snapshot of the current real estate landscape, revealing trends that are crucial for buyers and sellers alike to understand. With the fluctuation in sales, inventory levels, and prices, this period has become a focal point for those looking to navigate the market effectively. Plymouth Title Guaranty Corporation […]
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August 2023 Housing Market Update: An In-depth Review
The housing sector, with its myriad influences like supply, demand, financing, and construction costs, has always been a fascinating barometer of economic health. In August 2023, the data painted a mixed picture of challenges and potential growth avenues. Let’s delve into the month’s key insights. Sales and Inventory Dynamics Shape August 2023 Housing Market In […]
August 2023 Housing Update: Home Sales Dip, Inventory Shortage Persists
In the dynamic landscape of the housing market, recent data unveils a mixed bag of news that underscores the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the industry. Existing home sales for the month of June saw a decline of 3% compared to May, marking a 19% drop from the previous year at the same time. This […]
Impact of March 2023 Real Estate Data on Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)
The real estate data for March 2023 had a significant impact on mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in April. Let’s explore how specific factors influenced MBS: Decline in Existing Home Sales and Low Inventory Levels Existing home sales decreased by 2% in March compared to February and 22% from the previous year. This decline indicates reduced demand […]
February 2022 Real Estate Reporting Presents Mixed Bag for Housing Market
As previously mentioned, 2021 marked one of the best years for real estate in recent memory. After the coronavirus pandemic stifled home sales throughout the country, the real estate market rebounded at a quicker pace than anticipated. However, the real estate market still deals with longstanding housing inventory challenges. In addition, rising home prices and […]
Existing Home Sales Achieved Their Best Year Since 2006
After a strong performance towards the end of 2021, existing home sales experienced an unanticipated decline in December. Thus, home sales fell 5% from November to December 2021. However, the United States real estate market realized a massive 8.5% improvement over 2020. In doing so, existing home sales achieved their best year since 2006. Drop […]