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Residential real estate activity picks up despite low inventory

Housing Wire

Residential real estate activity picked up in most Districts despite continued low inventories of homes for sale,” the report states. New York – The residential sales market has been strong across the District. New home builders have benefited from the unseasonably modest sales of existing homes as the resale market has slowed.

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

High inflation has reduced consumers’ purchasing power, which has led to weakened sales and construction across all 12 Federal Reserve districts. While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said. However, housing affordability worsened.

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Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes

Housing Wire

Moderation in mortgage rates led to a pickup in demand for residential real estate, but limited inventories across the country hindered actual home sales , the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts that was published Wednesday. Days on market increased slightly but remained below historic averages.

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Fed’s Beige Book predicts further uncertainty for the housing market  

Housing Wire

Interest rates and inflation continued to dampen activity in the housing market across all 12 Federal Reserve districts, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. New York – The home sales market weakened noticeably in recent weeks, and the rental market showed signs of softening.

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The nation’s housing market is on a correction course

Housing Wire

“With inflation running well above the target rate, the market’s expectation that further, substantial monetary tightening is needed has driven interest rates even higher, and interest rate-sensitive sectors, including housing, are slowing in response,” said Fannie Mae Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Doug Duncan.

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Fed’s Beige Book offers grim news for housing industry

Housing Wire

Boston — Higher interest rates cooled home-buying demand, leading to fewer closed sales in the First District’s residential real estate markets. Closed sales fell sharply over the year in all reporting markets in a notable weakening from the previous report. Residential real estate activity decreased moderately.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

. “[Neighborhood Name] Market Snapshot: Q1 2025 Numbers Are In” “Price Per Square Foot: How [Your Area] Compares” “Sold in 24 Hours: What These Homes Had in Common” “Interest Rates Impact Report: What It Means for [Your City]” “New Construction vs. Resale: Current Market Analysis” “Luxury (..)