Author: BrianAnthony

U.S. Economic, Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook – March 2024 While the U.S. economy remains robust, inflation pressure continues, which could keep mortgage rates higher for longer. Home sales ticked up slightly because of lower mortgage rates in January. Read More Freddie Mac https://www.freddiemac.com/research/forecast/20240320-us-economy-remains-robust

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Builder Sentiment Rises Above Breakeven Point A lack of existing inventory that continues to drive buyers to new home construction, coupled with strong demand and mortgage rates below last fall’s cycle peak helped push builder sentiment above… Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/builder-sentiment-rises-above-breakeven-point

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Realtor Settlement Could Bring ‘Seismic Shift’ To Housing Market A major settlement reached between the National Association of Realtors and home sellers could bring significant changes to the real estate world. Read More The Hill https://thehill.com/business/4535485-nar-settlement-commission-fees-housing-market/

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Housing Market Puzzle: Interest Rates Didn’t Slow Construction The central quandary about the U.S. housing market in 2024 is this: Higher interest rates have caused home sale activity to fall, but contrary to the usual pattern, they haven’t done much damage to… Read More AXIOS https://www.axios.com/2024/03/15/housing-construction-us-economy

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Strong Rebound in Single-Family Permits at the Start of 2024 Over the first month of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 75,906. Read More Eye On Housing https://eyeonhousing.org/2024/03/strong-rebound-in-single-family-permits-at-the-start-of-2024/?_ga=2.260409860.846524455.1710780612-652877472.1708014395

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New 55+ Communities in Tradition Port St. Lucie Tradition is a large master-planned community in Port St. Lucie comprised of several neighborhoods, some of which are designated 55+ communities. Read More Florida for Boomers https://floridaforboomers.com/55-communities-in-tradition/

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Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Waterfront Community, Lakemont, Coming Soon to Hudson, Massachusetts Lakemont by Toll Brothers will offer the rare opportunity to own a new construction home with waterfront views. The community will be located at 50 Old Country Road and sales are anticipated… Read More GlobeNewswire https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/14/2846429/0/en/Toll-Brothers-Announces-New-Luxury-Waterfront-Community-Lakemont-Coming-Soon-to-Hudson-Massachusetts.html

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Functionally Elegant Modern Homes Functionality was a strong focus in the design process, to find items that meet the needs of a young family seamlessly. There is a strong neutral palette throughout the space, which is supported by… Read More Trend Hunter https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-westbury

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Maximalist Decor for Home Expression We all know the saying “Less is more.” Over the past century, the aphorism has become a battle cry for architects and designers, defining a modernist aesthetic that champions the minimal and the… Read More Robb Report https://robbreport.com/shelter/home-design/how-maximalist-home-reflect-healthy-outlook-1235541415/

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Vincennes Village: Recycling Shipping Containers for Luxury Housing A new development on Chicago’s South Side is out to prove that even luxury homes can go green — with 12 eco-friendly houses made from recycled shipping containers. Read More The Cool Down https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/vincennes-village-chicago-homes-containers/

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