July 4th, 2024 11:21 AM by Eric Willner
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By Eric Willner, Host of The Real Estate Show, America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.
Welcome back to “The Real Estate Show,” the number one real estate radio show in South Florida and the longest-running daily real estate show in America. I'm your host, Eric Willner, known as the Voice of Real Estate and the mastermind behind the Automatic Landlord System for Owning Cash Flowing Real Estate Profitably and Hassle-Free. Today’s edition is the “Wednesday Midweek Mortgage & Market Report,” where we delve into why NOW is the right time to buy real estate with our theme: Real Estate is the ultimate launch pad to financial freedom.
With all the noise from the news, media, and the ever-changing economy, it’s natural to question if now is the right time to make your move in the real estate market. Let’s dive into the latest updates to help you make informed decisions.
According to the latest survey from BankRate, the national average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.02%, up 6 basis points from last week. For those considering refinancing, the average rate for a 30-year fixed refinance is 7.03%, up 7 basis points from last week, and the 15-year refinance interest rate stands at 6.56%, up 9 basis points. The good news? Experts predict mortgage rates will ease down in 2024.
Recent reports indicate a cooling in home prices. For the four weeks ending June 23, homes sold for slightly less than their asking price for the first time since the pandemic began. Specifically, homes sold for 0.3% less than the list price, a notable shift from a year ago when homes were selling at list price and two years ago at 2% above list price.
Despite this cooling, nearly two-thirds of homes still sold over the asking price in the last month, the lowest share since June 2020. Annual home price growth also slowed, slipping to 4.6% in May from 5.3% in April, marking the slowest growth rate in seven months.
The increase in active listings, now 35% higher than last year, contributes to this price cooling. However, inventory remains 30% below pre-pandemic levels, keeping the market competitive.
Weekly mortgage demand has remained flat, indicating a potentially slow summer market. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances decreased slightly to 6.93% from 6.94%. Applications for refinancing were unchanged week-to-week but up 26% from the same week last year. Meanwhile, purchase applications increased by 1% but were still 13% lower than a year ago.
Even though the market shows signs of cooling, it is still a prime time to consider investing in real estate. Remember, real estate is a proven path to financial freedom, providing stability and growth even in fluctuating economic conditions.
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Today, we explore how real estate can be your ultimate launch pad to financial freedom. Did you know that understanding market trends and making informed decisions in real estate can significantly impact your wealth and financial independence? With mortgage rates expected to decrease and home prices starting to cool, now is an opportune time to invest in real estate.
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