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2024 Brightens for Homebuyers

According to a new Bright MLS Forecast, a slowdown in price growth and reduction in mortgage rates should boost the housing market over the next 12 months.

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Affordability Drove Migration in 2023

A Zillow study of United Van Lines data shows that people relocated to metros that were $7,500 less expensive in 2023, with Charlotte, Providence, and Indianapolis reporting the highest net in-migration among the nation’s 50 largest markets.

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Overcoming Homebuying Hurdles

Millennials polled in a recent survey noted that the current rate environment has deterred their purchase plans, and three out of four feel the market may get worse before it improves.

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Kasper Steps Down as NAR President

Citing personal reasons, Tracy Kasper has informed the leadership team of the National Association of Realtors that she is stepping aside, to be replaced immediately by President-Elect Kevin Sears.

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Credit Availability Falls to Decade-Plus Low

“Credit availability declined in December to the lowest level since 2012, as ongoing industry consolidation is resulting in more loan programs being removed from the marketplace,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist.

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