housing market is shifting closer to favoring buyers

housing market is shifting closer to favoring buyers

The housing market moved further in the direction of buyers last month as the markets that cooled the fastest in response to quickly rising interest rates and home prices continued to moderate, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index released today. At the same time, many strongholds show no sign of slowing down and some are expected to gain momentum over the next year.

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denver housing market 2022

denver housing market 2022

The Denver housing market is one of Colorado’s most active as the state capital is home to many employers and is one of the Mountain West’s largest cities.

People also have been flocking to the Mile High City from more expensive cities in search of a cheaper cost of living and to work remotely in the Rocky Mountains.

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connecticut’s Q3 market report shows prices holding steady, inventory down

connecticut’s Q3 market report shows prices holding steady, inventory down

The year-to-date Ridgefield real estate market is a mixed bag of results due to a lack of inventory. While we had a strong third quarter, the number of sales - and as a result - the overall sales volume, was down 24% and 19% respectively over the same time in 2021. However, the good news is that prices are holding steady.

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as denver’s real estate market cools, mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since 2002

as denver’s real estate market cools, mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since 2002

“As inflation endures, consumers are seeing higher costs at every turn, causing further declines in consumer confidence this month,” Khater explained in a statement. “In fact, many potential homebuyers are choosing to wait and see where the housing market will end up, pushing demand and home prices further downward.”

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home prices are finally falling. here's what to expect with the CT real estate market

home prices are finally falling. here's what to expect with the CT real estate market

With the New York City region continuing to hold its own on real estate prices, Connecticut home owners are testing the autumn market with new listings — though some with existing listings are cutting their prices as buyers cope with higher mortgage rates and the overall impact of inflation.

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times take on affordable housing lacks evidence, balance

times take on affordable housing lacks evidence, balance

It’s important to address some of the claims and assumptions made in Ms. Lisa Prevost’s recent piece in the NY Times, Town After Town, Residents Are Fighting Affordable Housing in Connecticut.

The piece spurred a lot of discussion in many towns in the Nutmeg State and as an elected zoning commissioner in the Town of Fairfield and long-time neighborhood and environmental advocate, I’d like to set the record straight on 8-30g, Connecticut’s affordable housing law which allows developers to override local zoning regulations.

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denver’s real estate market could balance out for the first time in 16 years

denver’s real estate market could balance out for the first time in 16 years

“The market is entering a period of neutrality where the bullish ways of extreme markets make way for a stage of compromise, with buyers and sellers working together for a win-win experience,” wrote Levinson-Katz.

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colorado housing market becoming more buyer-friendly

colorado housing market becoming more buyer-friendly

According to CAR’s latest statistics:

  • Single family homes in Denver County are sitting on the market longer – about 18 days this month, compared to 11 in August 2021.

  • Last August, single family homes in Denver County sold for 102.4% of list price, compared to 99.1% this August…

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denver’s housing market continues to slow as locals compete with wealthier newcomers

denver’s housing market continues to slow as locals compete with wealthier newcomers

Higher mortgage rates continue to make it less enticing for potential buyers to look for a new home.

Denver-area home prices continue to drop month-to-month, though they are still higher than they were this time last year.

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house prices haven’t dropped in denver — but the rate of the rise is slowing down.

house prices haven’t dropped in denver — but the rate of the rise is slowing down.

From this time last year, median house prices have risen 11.5%, to $723,750, in metro Denver metro, according to the latest Market Trends Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors. In normal times, that would be a hefty hike. But it’s nothing compared to recent years, when home prices have been rising around 20%, from one year to the next.

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here’s where the wealthiest connecticut residents moved in the pandemic

here’s where the wealthiest connecticut residents moved in the pandemic

In Connecticut, the wealthiest movers on average came from Fairfield County and moved to Palm Beach County, Fla. Palm Beach County is home to popular coastal cities like Palm Beach, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton. The data showed that 418 different families totaling 778 people filed their 2019 taxes in Fairfield County and their 2020 taxes in Palm Beach County. That means over $327 million in income moved from Connecticut down to Florida, making the average income per person just over $421,000.

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