07/22/2024
π We are in a new stage of this cycle based on the data we're seeing! π
π Inflation has been retreating
π Unemployment is increasing
π³ Consumer debt is at historic levels
π Housing inventory is almost 40% higher than last year, with 668,383 single-family homes available for sale last week.
π Mortgage spreads continue to tighten, a good sign toward sub 6% rates
π Analysts at Jefferies anticipate mortgage rates could reach 6.5% by the end of 2024 and 5.75% in 2025, unlocking $2.7 trillion in refinancing opportunities.
π‘ The percentage of homes taking a price cut has been trending higher for months, rising to 39% last week. That's above the historical average of 33% and more cuts than any recent July.
π The average outstanding interest rate on mortgages is 200 bps higher than when this cycle started.
π Pent-up demand for both sellers and buyers increases every day.
π£οΈ The Fed talk is about "when to cut."
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