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DataDigest: The pandemic housing frenzy never went away in these markets

Housing Wire

In much of suburban New Jersey, where new construction is rarer than cheap Bruce Springsteen tickets, the pandemic-era conditions never left. I sent pre-approvals two-to-three times a day, and then there are 30-plus offers on the homes and I virtually never get contracts,” one veteran loan officer told HW in late March.

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Mortgage rates might soar even higher

Housing Wire

Following the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by an additional 75 basis points on Wednesday, the central bank said it will hike rates as high as 4.6% We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. “We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon.

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After mortgage lenders shut down, what’s next for loan originators?

Housing Wire

Up to 30% of the 1,000 largest independent mortgage banks projected to disappear by the end of 2023 via sales, or failures. To do so, they plan on capitalizing on single close construction loans in addition to the conventional, government, and jumbo loans. “We But not every LO will find a new workplace. In-house is key.

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Can Your Condo Developer Stop You From Leasing Your Unit?

Toronto Realty Blog

In order to build a condominium in Ontario, the developer will pre-sell units, that don’t yet exist, and when a certain threshold is met (ie. 80%), one of the major banks will finance the project and give the go-ahead to begin construction. Well, the building is still an active construction site! Technically.

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What Causes Pre- Construction Condo Delays?

Toronto Realty Blog

Thank you for taking us back to that place that we all thought we had left for good: pre-construction. about the pre-construction condo industry just as soon as this blog was launched back in 2007. Pre-construction “experts.” I started blogging (ranting?) ” Yeah. Prices are $1,200 now.”

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Housing Market 2025: Why It’s Not 2008 Crash All Over Again

Marco Santarelli

Let's delve into the critical factors that set the 2025 housing market apart from the pre-crash era. Reckless construction and speculative buying led to a surplus that couldn't be sustained when the economy faltered. Banks are much more cautious about who they lend to, requiring higher credit scores and larger down payments.

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What Causes Pre-Construction Condo Cancellations?

Toronto Realty Blog

These are in no particular order, other than what I think of when I really question why a condominium project might be canceled in Toronto… – 1) Zoning and approval. Remember, developers can start pre-sales before they have a final design or approval, and of course, they can always change the design.