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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

With high prices and still stiff competition, those looking to buy a home in today’s real estate market need to consider every opportunity, including the choice between new construction or a resale home. Census Bureau, the median sale price of a new construction home in March 2024 was $430,700.

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As the lock-in effect eases, the market for new homes is shrinking

Housing Wire

As high mortgage rates reshape the housing market, existing homes are making up a larger percentage of for-sale inventory, and homebuyers are taking notice. Recently, the “lock-in effect” has kept homeowners with historically low-rate mortgages from selling, but this effect is easing. million units. The sales pace was down 3.5%

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Kiavi lands another $300M in its latest RTL securitization

Housing Wire

As the 21st transaction made under the company’s LHOME Mortgage Trust, Kiavi’s total volume of notes offered sits at $5.8 It also launched a new construction financing product for builders. billion since 2019. The company reportedly originated $6.5 billion in loan volume last year, up 46% from 2023.

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Top LO Tim Potempa joins E Mortgage Capital

Housing Wire

loan officer Timothy Potempa has departed Dallas-based multichannel lender OneTrust Home Loans to join E Mortgage Capital , bringing his team of about 40 people and more than $300 million in annual production to the company headquartered in California. 7 loan officer in the country last year with a mortgage production volume of $326.5

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Southern construction boom is aiding housing affordability

Housing Wire

The South, in particular, has seen an influx of construction due to favorable zoning laws, ample land availability, and relatively lower costs of living. Southern markets lead in construction growth In 2024, 16 of the top 50 housing markets outpaced the national median in both new-home permits and price moderation.

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Biden unveils housing proposal that includes nationwide cap on rent increases

Housing Wire

Biden’s new plan would cap annual rent hikes at 5% for two years for landlords who manage 50 or more rental units, which the administration said would cover 20 million units, or roughly half of all rental units in the country. Exemptions would be provided to new construction and units with “substantial” renovation and rehabilitation.

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Desperate for deals, mortgage pros get creative

Housing Wire

With few homeowners willing to give up their low mortgage rates, Mike Roberts has shifted his focus to targeting first-time homebuyers. A first-time homebuyer requires a tremendous amount of nurturing,” said Roberts, the president and founder of City Creek Mortgage. “A Niche loans consist of about 5% of Parkinson’s business. “It’s