Good morning to March – SPRING Buying Ahead
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Real Estate News that Tracks Our Market.
Recent News and Expectations for 2023:
– Question: Are the banking troubles of SVB, First Republic, Signature, even Credit Suisse and Duetsche Bank, unique happenings or a systemic risk? Consider: Let’s say I bought a loan for 100 K, earning me 3,000 per year, at 3% interest. Now, due to inflation, let’s say the market wants to earn 6% per 100K – double what I receive, at 3%. Inflation does drive rates higher. Thus if forced to sell my investment, the new investor, wanting a 6% yield, will only pay half of what I paid – 50K – as 6% of 50K is the same $3,000. For me, I have a loss of $50K.
For a Bank, caught in the same game, such events puts the bank at risk of failure. Why? Because the investment securities that back the banks loans, in times of rapid inflation, can quickly become less than what the bank loaned out. What makes this worse is the harsh reality that these same type banks, also played “accounting” games (within the rule book, but just a bit more risk issues) not measured by the Banking Stress Test. This is scary. It could be a rough ride, as more facts becomes known.
Bottom line: 2008 debacle was from stupid lending practices. 2023 may well speak to poor Fed practices and policy? Both cases resulted from the over-educated, who should have know better. Time will tell if anyone is held responsible and accountable. .
– Value of single-family homes: Recent headlines: ‘first year of value decline, in 11 years!’ Not quite correct as told. Both Case-Shiller and FHFA approximate near 6 %+ appreciation over the past year. Why the differences? The headlines reference “Median home prices” – 50 % sell above and 50 % below. The pricing model does not account for the fact higher end homes have slowed in sales, thus skewing the numbers they reference – not helpful. The C-S and FHFA puts focus on the individual home.
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– Unemployment: There are some cracks in the job market. New Job Openings are beginning to decline. Those going more than 5 weeks collecting unemployment benefits is increasing. Further, CoVid brought shrinkage to the available Labor force with more and more Baby Boomers retiring. Outcome: 3 M less people working than the former trend line.
– Home remodeling: On the topic of home prices, the average homeowner sits on a $348,000 cushion of home equity – all-time high. Good News: Said declines in home values should have minimal impact on remodeling, with most homeowners feeling quite secure.
Bottom Line: Start Preparing Today
Interest Rates Are Likely nearing a Peak
Key to Success: Preparation and Readiness. Let your Realtor – and the Seller – know of your readiness and commitment to buy. It is a strong step in turning your dreams into reality. For certain, don’t let the “All Cash buyer” be of concerning. Most Sellers tend to prefer the real life experience of a traditional Home Buyer. Why? Because Homes are personal and family is key to the American heritage.
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Interesting News We Can Use
Interest Rates: Likely remain stubbornly high, with rates following inflation. Of interest: Rents are a significant factor in determining our inflation numbers. As this component is a lagging indicator – with many months last year of large monthly increases – actual inflation, based solely on today’s numbers, would be near 2% lower.Good news: Mortgage rates are easing, just in time for the Spring Time Buying Season. Prepare today, by calling now. Let’ talk.
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The Good, the Bad, And the Ugly
THE Good: Construction work in the United States has become much safer over the last few generations. Between 1970 and 2023, the occupational death rate – in construction – declined from around 70 per 100,000 workers to 15 per 100,000 workers – 80% improvement. During the same period, the injury rate declined seven-fold. Construction Physics
THE BAD: The potential for “move-up buyers” in today’s real estate market, is crimped by the reality that 70 % of current mortgage holders have rate at 4 % or lower. Hard to move up, with potential Sellers loving their current mortgage vs today’s higher mortgage rates. The drag is real.
THE UGLY: Home prices decline for the 5th month in a row, based on November data. Yet after of 120 months of price gains, it should be expected. Prices are down just 3.6 % from the peak. Overall, not all markets are down. Some markets are still up, as too, some product. Yet, these headlines may boost housing supply, as Sellers come off the sideline, fearing further price declines. So this month’s Bad may be offset by an increase in the number of homes for Sale. This Springtime should most insightful, as to the true nature of today’s real estate market.
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What We Do – Why We Are Here
We know how to explore and carefully examine the many available real estate options. We scrutinize for safety and prioritize the most feasible. It is how we build a trusted relationship with you, as you grow your wealth and secure a solid future – for you and your family.
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Why: Why payout up to hundreds of thousands of dollars – even Millions – when there are tools to keep your hard earned money working for you – and your estate. Interested? If so, now maybe a good time to talk – to start planning for tomorrow. Tax planning is a good strategy, especially with new laws wanting to stop you from passing highly appreciated real estate, onto your heirs. Let’s talk. Your estate matters.
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