Construction is ramping up and may bring relief to the market

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National Association of Realtors

April 19, 2021

Surge in Housing Starts Enough?

New construction is bringing more trade-up buyers into the market, offering relief to the inventory-starved market.


Most Common Obstacles to Closing on Time

The majority of home-sale contracts are settling on time, but 26% faced delays and 6% were terminated in February, new NAR data shows.


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Study: 11M Borrowers Could Benefit From Refinancing

Mortgage rates may no longer be at their all-time low, but millions of homeowners could still lock in lower rates and save.


As Remodeling Surges, Electrical Issues Become Nuisance

Some buyers may want a pre-inspection to evaluate an older home with potential problems before making an offer, real estate pros say.


Despite Moratorium, Foreclosure Activity on Steep Incline

The number of homeowners in mortgage delinquency or foreclosure was 245% higher in February than a year earlier, according to a new report.


 

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