Manhattan Market Report for the week ending April 28, 2023, Supply closed out at 7,273, up 2%. Pending Sales at 2,911 and off-market listings (delisting) maintain the market pulse at a .40% level. Buyers are in the market and interested in homes in good condition that are priced by the market. Those properties go into contract within 30 days. Those properties lingering for Continue Reading
Key Takeaways Buying a Home May Make More Sense. If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider. Homeownership can help you escape the rising rent cycle, build wealth, and hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, Continue Reading
After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold Continue Reading
The biggest challenge the housing market faces is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeownersandthe fear of not finding something to buy.” Let’s break down these two big issues in Continue Reading
Manhattan Market Report for the week ending October 28th is anemic as we move into the new month. Supply and Pending Sales are both down slightly. Supply closed out at 7,765 and Pending Sales 2,678, maintaining the market pulse in buyer leverage territory at.35% As we began the month of November, Stocks tumbled as trading commenced. Traders also assessed better-than-expected Continue Reading
Manhattan Market supply is underwhelming, and we should begin to see a seasonal trend downward as we move into the holidays. Supply has risen slightly for the week of October 21st and stands at 7,748. Pending Sales are down almost 2%; 2,714. Market Pulse The market pulse measuring the ratio of supply and demand seems to be evidencing the beginning of the Continue Reading
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022 CEO Outlook from KPMG says: “Global CEOs see a ‘mild and Continue Reading
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information to help you make an informed decision when setting up your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise, they impact your purchasing power by raising the cost of Continue Reading
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