April Real Estate News Wrap-up

Weekly Newsletter #54

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What We’re Up To

Welcome to the 54th issue of the TGFLIP Marketing Agency Newsletter!

Our goal with this newsletter is to provide you with the latest news, insights, and best practices in marketing, with a focus on real estate and small business marketing.

April Real Estate News Wrap-up

Hello TGFLIP Community,

Welcome back to your monthly dose of real estate insights! Here are the top stories of April 2024.

1. Builder Incentives Drive Surge in New-Home Sales

• News: Building Dreams: New-Home Sales Soar

• Explanation: Sales of newly built single-family homes surged by nearly 9% in March, marking the highest level since last fall. Builder incentives such as price reductions and credits for closing costs are making new construction increasingly attractive to buyers amidst limited inventory options in the resale market.

• Source: here

2. Mortgage Rates Reach New Highs, Fueling Buyer Urgency

• News: Rate Rises: A Call to Action for Home Buyers

• Explanation: Mortgage rates jumped above 7% this week, reaching their highest level since December. Despite this surge, home purchase applications increased, indicating a rush among buyers to secure loans before rates rise further. With home prices also hitting record highs, buyers are urged to act swiftly amidst growing market competition.

• Source: here

3. Bill Gates Sells Washington Home in Fast Deal

• News: Gates’ Estate: A Swift Sale in Washington

• Explanation: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reportedly sold a 2,430-square-foot home in Medina, Washington, in a fast deal. The property, initially listed at nearly $4.989 million, highlights ongoing activity in the luxury real estate market, even as prices continue to soar.

• Source: here

4. Housing Costs Hit All-Time Highs Despite Increased Inventory

• News: Soaring Prices: A Challenge for Home Buyers

• Explanation: Median U.S. home prices rose 5.2% year over year, reaching a record high, while mortgage rates hit their highest level since November 2023. Despite increased inventory, prices continue to climb, driven by strong buyer demand and the lock-in effect of high rates. Buyers are advised to act judiciously amidst elevated housing costs.

• Source: here

5. Homeownership Challenges: Affordability Concerns Rise

• News: Homeownership Hurdles: Affordability in Question

• Explanation: Nearly 40% of U.S. homeowners believe they couldn't afford to buy their home if they were purchasing it today. Skyrocketing home prices, which have doubled over the last decade, coupled with record-high monthly housing costs due to elevated mortgage rates, are raising concerns about housing affordability nationwide.

• Source: here

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