Optimal Blue’s Post

"New listings have peaked for 2024: It’s the second-lowest year on record" Here are the number of listings for last week over the previous several years:  2024: 68,407 2023: 61,707 2022: 73,462 Weekly housing inventory data On the positive side for 2024, and something I recently discussed on the HousingWire Daily podcast, active inventory is growing and growing nicely. While we are not back to normal inventory […] https://lnkd.in/gACsa2-8

LodeStar's Jim Paolino joins today's podcast to advocate for more public vendor pricing, talk about his recent home purchase, and let listeners know how they can connect at MBA Annual next week #chrismancommentary #mortgagenews

In this special episode of 'It's Good To Talk (about money)', Hannah Jo Coffey and I are joined by two experts from Better.co.uk to discuss the current housing market. Mortgage broker Jonathan Bone and first-time buyer Jack Smithson share their insights. With the Bank of England maintaining interest rates at 5.25% (and a decision about to be made on whether to cut them this week) and inflation hitting 2%, what does this mean for buyers? Jonathan explains the effects on mortgages and suggests government actions to ease home buying, while Jack shares his personal challenges in the market. Join us for a comprehensive look at mortgages, and get the tips you need to stay ahead on the 'It's Good To Talk (about money)' podcast. #HousingMarket #Mortgages #FirstTimeBuyers #HomeBuyingTips #InterestRates #InflationImpact #PropertyLadder #BetterCoUK #FinancialAdvice #PodcastEpisode #RealEstate #HomeOwnership #MoneyTalks #HomeBuyers #MortgageBroker #HomeBuyingChallenges https://lnkd.in/ey2hPcMs

Who wants to geek out with me on forecasting the housing market? Is it even possible? I sat down with Terry Loebs of Pulsenomics to talk forecasting. Terry has been at the forefront of housing market data for 30 years. He's worked with Case and Shiller. We talked about what is possible to know about the future of home prices and who knows it! Check out this episode. Top of Mind is available on YouTube and where ever you get your podcasts. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gJJ_aR86

💡 Cross-market data shows 'optimistic signs' for summer but still 'reactive to external shocks' The latest cross-market data from Landmark shows a "cautiously optimistic" market – although one that is still "highly reactive to external shocks" such as fluctuating interest rates. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eRsrnk7K #Conveyancing #PropertyMarket #Trends #Podcast

WFG Insights: New Episode Alert! Curious about the future of the housing market? In the latest installment of the WFG Insights podcast, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone delves deep into tackling affordability issues and what it will take to stabilize the market. Don't miss this insightful conversation—tune in now and get ahead of the curve! Tune in now for this insightful conversation! 🎧 Watch or listen now! #HousingMarket #WFGInsights #Podcast #Affordability #RealEstate #Investment #HousingAffordability

Polly's Marcus Lam joins today's podcast for a discussion about what capital markets folks are paying attention to as we enter the final third of the year #chrismancommentary #mortgagenews

📈 Where Do Rates Need to Be for Home Sales Growth? In the latest HousingWire podcast, expert Logan Mohtashami dives deep into the critical question facing the housing market today—where do mortgage rates need to settle to see a rebound in home sales? With rising rates continuing to cool buyer demand, this is a must-listen for anyone in the mortgage or real estate industry. Understanding these dynamics is essential, especially as we navigate today's challenging market conditions. Tune in for insightful data and forecasts on what it will take to revive home sales growth! #MortgageRates #RealEstateMarket #HousingForecast #GuaranteedRateAffinity #ChristineWengerMortgage #HousingWire #HomeSales #MarketTrends

Following the release of our Q1 '24 Residential Property Trends Report, Rob Gurney, Managing Director of Ochresoft, and Ben Robinson, Managing Director of Landmark Estate Agency Services discuss the latest property market trends and provide some insights into the data with Today's Conveyancer. 📢 Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/eRsrnk7K 📑 Read our Q1 '24 Residential Property Trends Report: https://hubs.la/Q02v7sxg0 #Conveyancing #Podcast #PropertyMarket #ResidentialPropertyTrendsReport #LandmarkData #PropertyData

Negative gearing! Why is it in the news, and why is it suddenly controversial again? Suresh Raghavan unpacks it all on our latest podcast episode. Suresh's segment starts at the 21 minute mark.