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Dive into the current real estate trends and consumer behaviors to gain insights on pricing, mortgage rates, home equity, and buyer psychology. Understanding these key factors can help you navigate the market effectively and make informed decisions.
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What does today’s Real Estate Client Really Want? August Strategy Call
“When getting help with money, whether it is insurance, real estate or investments you should alwayslook for a person with the heart a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.” - Dave Ramsey
It’s not about having the dots. It’s about CONNECTING the dots!! - Seth Godin
Buyers are coming back in force. One factor for the recent surge could have been due to the rising mortgage rates. As nearly always happens, the initial phase of rising rates nudges people to make decision now rather than wait later when the rates could be higher still. - Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, NAR
EXISTING Home Sales Y-O-Y by region NAR 8/2015
Existing Home Sales in thousands Freddie Mac
New Home Sales in thousands Freddie Mac
PENDING Home Sales Y-O-Y by region NAR
% Change in Sales from last year by Price Range NAR 8/2015
Foot Traffic indicator of future sales NAR 9/2015
EXISTING Home Prices Y-O-Y by region NAR 8/2015
12 Month Price Change Source: CoreLogic
1 Month Price Change Source: CoreLogic
Price & Time Since The Peak Source: CoreLogic
30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages Freddie Mac Rates April – August 2015 Freddie Mac 8/2015
Mortgage Rate Projections 8/2015
If you are thinking of buying a home and have the financial means to do so, this could be a good time to take a look at the neighborhoods you are interested in. We expect home prices in our national index to be up about 5% in the next 12 months, and mortgage rates are also likely to increase over the next year. - Dr. Frank Nothaft, SVP & Chief Economist, CoreLogic
Appraiser home value opinions compared to homeowner estimates 2015 Quicken Loans
Home Price Expectation Survey A nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists.
PROJECTEDMean Percentage Appreciation Home Price Expectation Survey 2015 3Q
$34,115 potential growth in family wealth over the next four years based solely on increased home equity Increased home equity based on price appreciation projected by the Home Price Expectation Survey Home Price Expectation Survey 2015 3Q
Why renters do not own their home… Federal Reserve
Two-thirds of those surveyed believe they need a very good credit score to buy a home, with 45 percent thinking a “good credit score” is over 780. Consumers also overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a home loan, with 36 percent thinking a 20 percent down payment is always required. - Ipsos Survey
Average FICO Score on Approved Loans Ellie Mae
MILLENNIALS between the ages of 18 and 34 How much was your down payment? 64.2% Digital Risk
Willingness to Pay (WTP) WTP increases by 40% if down payment goes from 20% to 5% Willingness to Pay +40% Down Payment (from 20% to 5%) Federal Reserve Bank of NY
This suggests that PERCEIVED financial and credit barriers to homeownership are a crucial driver of why some individuals are renting rather than owning, despite the stated preference of many renters for homeownership. - The Federal Reserve
Median Asking RENT since 1988
Homeowners may be underestimating their home equity. …if homeowners believe that large down payments are now required to purchase a home, then widespread, large underestimates of their home equity could be deterring them from applying for mortgages, selling their homes, and buying different homes. - Fannie Mae
Negative Equity (>0%) Perceived/Actual Fannie Mae
Significant Equity (>20%) Perceived/Actual Fannie Mae
Homeowners who underestimate their homes’ values not only underestimate their home equity, they also likely underestimate: 1.) how large a down payment they could make with their home equity 2.) their chances of qualifying for mortgages 3.) their opportunities for selling their current homes and for buying different homes - Fannie Mae
The appreciation gap presents a potential opportunity. It is an opportunity to remove a barrier that may have hindered housing and mortgage market activity. It is an opportunity that does not require changes in laws or regulations. It does not require additional subsidies by business or government. Costs to close the gap can be low. Providing homeowners with information and with tools so they can better estimate their home equity may help shrink the gap. - Fannie Mae
Fall Buyers’ & Sellers’ Guides will be out September 1st
Next Exclusive Agent Webinar Wednesday, August 26th 2PM EST Homeownership: why it will always be a part of the American Dream
Next Strategy Call Wednesday, September 16th 2PM EST