While home prices have increased 12% year-over-year in 2013, the fastest rate since 2006, prices remain below the peak levels seen during the housing bubble and are still undervalued compared to historic norms. Mortgage rates remain low but access to credit has tightened significantly compared to the bubble years, with average borrower credit scores much higher now. Some experts are concerned about the rise in home flipping but others note that investors are putting more of their own money at risk this time rather than relying on easy credit. Overall most data suggests that while the housing recovery is gaining momentum, conditions do not yet point to a new bubble forming across the market.
This document summarizes the declining supply of workforce housing in high-cost US cities and tools to enable its development and preservation. It discusses how middle-income neighborhoods have declined since the 1970s due to job losses and rising housing costs. While subsidies largely target low-income households, moderate-income households earning 60-120% of the area median income also struggle with high rents and home prices. This shortage of affordable workforce housing impacts teachers, police officers, nurses and other key professions that are vital to local communities. The document examines the challenges faced and potential solutions to preserve and increase the supply of housing for moderate-income families.
The document discusses the possibility of a national housing shortage in the United States in the coming years. It notes that while housing inventories are currently high due to the recession and foreclosures, population growth means the country needs around 1.6 million new housing units per year, but construction is currently only around 500,000-600,000 units annually. Several economists predict that demand for housing will outstrip supply by 2011, leading to rising home and rent prices. The shortage is already occurring in some high-growth areas, but low construction rates mean new development is not keeping up with demand nationally.
Distressed Assets in a Volatile Economy: Investor Opportunities and Strategie...Virtual ULI
The document summarizes key statistics from a panel discussion on the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market in 2011. As of September 2011, there was approximately $618 billion in outstanding CMBS loans. The delinquency rate for CMBS real estate loans nationwide was 9.63%. Approximately 13% ($82 billion) of CMBS loans were in special servicing. Office projects represented 29% of special servicing volume. Nearly $559 billion of CMBS loans will mature within the next 6 years.
Frank Roessler on the Top 5 Markets for Multi-Family Property Investment Clos...Frank Roessler
The document discusses the top 5 markets for multi-family property investment closing out 2019. Trenton, NJ is ranked number one due to its low price-to-rent ratio of 7, high walkability score of 72, and generous cap rate of 5%. Columbus, OH is also highlighted as a prime location for all levels of investment due to its walkability score of 41, price-to-rent ratio of 12, cap rate of 3%, and recent 23% increase in rental prices. While Cincinnati has similar attributes as Columbus, rental price increases make Columbus the more attractive investment option of the two.
Multimillion dollar mansion sales have increased 25% while the overall housing market has declined 30% since 2007, showing that the wealthy are faring better during the recession. Data from Birmingham, Alabama shows high-end home sales rising 21% in August 2012 compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, middle and lower classes face greater risks of poverty as one in ten New Jersey homes sold in 2011 were in foreclosure proceedings and nearly 211,000 households received foreclosure filings in February 2012, though this was a 19% drop from the prior year. However, foreclosures have disproportionately impacted African American and Latino communities.
While home prices have increased 12% year-over-year in 2013, the fastest rate since 2006, prices remain below the peak levels seen during the housing bubble and are still undervalued compared to historic norms. Mortgage rates remain low but access to credit has tightened significantly compared to the bubble years, with average borrower credit scores much higher now. Some experts are concerned about the rise in home flipping but others note that investors are putting more of their own money at risk this time rather than relying on easy credit. Overall most data suggests that while the housing recovery is gaining momentum, conditions do not yet point to a new bubble forming across the market.
This document summarizes the declining supply of workforce housing in high-cost US cities and tools to enable its development and preservation. It discusses how middle-income neighborhoods have declined since the 1970s due to job losses and rising housing costs. While subsidies largely target low-income households, moderate-income households earning 60-120% of the area median income also struggle with high rents and home prices. This shortage of affordable workforce housing impacts teachers, police officers, nurses and other key professions that are vital to local communities. The document examines the challenges faced and potential solutions to preserve and increase the supply of housing for moderate-income families.
The document discusses the possibility of a national housing shortage in the United States in the coming years. It notes that while housing inventories are currently high due to the recession and foreclosures, population growth means the country needs around 1.6 million new housing units per year, but construction is currently only around 500,000-600,000 units annually. Several economists predict that demand for housing will outstrip supply by 2011, leading to rising home and rent prices. The shortage is already occurring in some high-growth areas, but low construction rates mean new development is not keeping up with demand nationally.
Distressed Assets in a Volatile Economy: Investor Opportunities and Strategie...Virtual ULI
The document summarizes key statistics from a panel discussion on the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market in 2011. As of September 2011, there was approximately $618 billion in outstanding CMBS loans. The delinquency rate for CMBS real estate loans nationwide was 9.63%. Approximately 13% ($82 billion) of CMBS loans were in special servicing. Office projects represented 29% of special servicing volume. Nearly $559 billion of CMBS loans will mature within the next 6 years.
Frank Roessler on the Top 5 Markets for Multi-Family Property Investment Clos...Frank Roessler
The document discusses the top 5 markets for multi-family property investment closing out 2019. Trenton, NJ is ranked number one due to its low price-to-rent ratio of 7, high walkability score of 72, and generous cap rate of 5%. Columbus, OH is also highlighted as a prime location for all levels of investment due to its walkability score of 41, price-to-rent ratio of 12, cap rate of 3%, and recent 23% increase in rental prices. While Cincinnati has similar attributes as Columbus, rental price increases make Columbus the more attractive investment option of the two.
Multimillion dollar mansion sales have increased 25% while the overall housing market has declined 30% since 2007, showing that the wealthy are faring better during the recession. Data from Birmingham, Alabama shows high-end home sales rising 21% in August 2012 compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, middle and lower classes face greater risks of poverty as one in ten New Jersey homes sold in 2011 were in foreclosure proceedings and nearly 211,000 households received foreclosure filings in February 2012, though this was a 19% drop from the prior year. However, foreclosures have disproportionately impacted African American and Latino communities.
A burden of foreclosures forced many people to move out of their homes and into apartment leases. On the other side, construction of apartments was uphold until the last few years because many builders couldn't get loans during the credit crisis.In certain places, this led to lease and a rise in rents.
The document discusses mortgages in Washington DC and the factors that contributed to the mortgage and foreclosure crisis. It notes that due to high home prices in the DC area, most homeowners put down less than 20% for a down payment on new property purchases. Homeowners often put down just 5%, 10%, or even 0% down, obtaining what are known as "no money down home loans" or "100% financing home purchase loans", through obtaining two separate loans - one for 80% of the home's value and another for the remaining 20%. More information about mortgages in Washington DC can be found on the main website.
America's Rental Housing: Evolving Markets and Needs 2013Amy
This document provides an overview of trends in the US rental housing market from 2004-2013. Key points include:
- Renting increased significantly during this period, with the renter share of households rising from 31% to 35%. This was driven by foreclosures, economic struggles, and a renewed appreciation of renting's benefits.
- Growth was widespread across age groups and included many families. However, renter incomes declined over this period, pushing a record number to pay excessive shares of their income for housing.
- Looking ahead, an aging population and minority household growth will be major drivers of continued demand for rental housing in the coming decade. However, the pace of growth is expected to slow from recent high
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The document summarizes the results of a study by the Wall Street Journal on the ten largest effective rent reductions in the United States over the past year. New York's 5.8% drop made it the largest, followed by San Jose, CA at 5.1% and San Francisco at 4.7%. Other cities/counties in the top ten included San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Miami, Fairfield County, CT, Ventura County, CA, Orange County, CA, Las Vegas, and Long Island, NY. Experts predict rents will continue decreasing across the country in the coming months.
The Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors will host its annual conference in Springfield in June 2012. A special event will feature Anthony Flint, author and fellow at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, giving a lunchtime talk on the importance of communication in planning. Flint will discuss how certain language resonates more with citizens and will demonstrate scenario planning tools to visualize planning initiatives. His talk will serve as a preview to a longer presentation he will give in September, kicking off the association's monthly luncheon series for 2012-2013.
Across the U.S., some mom-and-pop investors are yanking money from retirement accounts and
safe but stingy savings to take on the risk of becoming "hard-money" mortgage lenders. Dawn
Wotapka explains.
Phillip Auguste is a real estate agent in Charlotte, NC with over 7 years of experience in customer service. He is a full-time Realtor and licensed broker specializing in relocation, first time buyers, short sales, foreclosures, investments, new construction, and luxury homes. He is a member of the Charlotte Regional Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and North Carolina Association of Realtors.
- The US housing market saw strong growth from 2017-2018, with home prices rising 5-6% nationally and inventory remaining tight. However, signs pointed to a moderation in the market in 2019.
- Mortgage rates were forecasted to rise to their highest levels since the last recession, reaching 5.5-5.8% by the end of 2019, which would impact affordability. Housing starts increased in November 2018 but the composition was softer, with multi-family starts increasing more than single-family.
- While the economic case for owning remained compelling in many markets, the changes to mortgage tax deductions and rising prices were causing some potential buyers to relocate to more affordable areas. Younger millenn
Boulder Colorado Real Estate December 2010 statisticsNeil Kearney
Boulder County Real Estate Statistics presented by Neil Kearney. Broker/owner of Kearney Realty Co./ Metro Brokers in Boulder Colorado. Includes total sales, median price, under contract percentage. If you are interested in the Boulder Real Estate take a look.
Does less regulation equal more loan defaultsusmajormovers
The recent U.S. House vote to roll back mortgage lending limits of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Bill was termed the “crown jewel” of Republican reform, but it is by no means a shoe-in in the Senate. However, if efforts are successful at raising the Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio from its present 43% limit, what effect will the change have on future loan default rates? No one seems to have a functioning crystal ball, but there are few historical statistics to rely upon for hints.
According to a study, 16% of residential addresses in Providence had not received mail in over 3 years as of June 2015, indicating long-term abandonment, up significantly from 3.1% in 2010. Similarly, Central Falls saw rates rise from 2.9% to 22.7% and Pawtucket from 2.1% to 14.5% over the same period. The long-term abandonment of properties poses challenges to revitalizing neighborhoods and impacts municipalities financially. Officials in Providence and Central Falls are attempting to address the issue through receivership programs and nuisance task forces to help rehabilitate or secure vacant homes, which can cost $2,000-$3,000 each to clean and board up
John Burns Presentation: Housing Overview and Texas detailslmjackson
The housing market is showing signs of stabilization but remains fragile. Government intervention has helped boost home sales through tax credits and low mortgage rates but pulling back any of these programs could cause prices to decline further. While affordability is high due to low prices and interest rates, demand remains weak due to high unemployment. A wave of foreclosures continuing through 2012 will keep supply high and put downward pressure on home prices, though Texas may be less affected due to having addressed its subprime issues earlier. Recovery is expected to be a long "U" shaped process rather than a quick "V" as construction remains low and excess inventory gets absorbed.
The Vacation Rental Managers Association opposes a proposal to ban short-term vacation rentals in residential areas of Hermosa Beach. The VRMA represents professional property managers of vacation rentals. Banning short-term rentals would not solve issues and could drive the industry underground, reducing tax revenue. Effective regulations that engage professional property managers achieve high compliance from owners and meet traveler demand while providing economic benefits to communities. The VRMA offered to assist Hermosa Beach to create regulations that balance these interests.
The Most Amazing Real Estate Marketing Stats of 2014apwiruhgp
There are roughly 133 million housing units in the United States worth over $25 trillion combined. The housing market has improved in recent years with mortgage rates remaining low at 15.6% of monthly family income on average, down from 23.5% in 2006. The real estate industry employs over 2 million people in the US, representing about 1.4% of the civilian workforce. Technology has also impacted the housing market with 92% of people now using the internet to search for homes and 59% of real estate website views on weekends coming from mobile devices.
This document summarizes Lawrence Yun's presentation on the state of the housing market and outlook for 2011-2012. It provides data on existing home sales, pending home sales, housing affordability, distressed loans, underwater homeowners, housing inventory levels, home prices, rents, and realtors' home value expectations. Yun's baseline outlook is that mortgage rates will rise to 5-6% by 2012, home values will remain flat, and home sales will improve gradually with job growth but remain below 2000 levels due to high underwater inventories dampening demand. Commercial real estate prices also remain depressed.
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To understand why the U.S. housing
market this year isn't providing the lift
many economists expected, look to
Phoenix.
Among the cities most battered by the
2006 bust, Phoenix was the first to snap
back in 2011. Prices, off by 56% from
peak, then rebounded sharply, trimming
that drop by a third. The number of
homes in some stage of foreclosure has
fallen to about 4,300 today from more
than 50,000 four years ago.
Now, prices and sales are cooling off.
Inventories of homes listed for sale have climbed to their highest level in three years
while the number of houses sold in June fell 12% from a year earlier. The rebound
during the past two years "gave people a false sense of how quick we would recover,"
said Jim Belfiore, who runs a local home-builder consulting firm.
Sales in other once-hot markets also are slowing. Inventories in Washington, D.C.,
rose by a third in July from a year earlier, while sales were down 8%. Listings in
Sacramento were up 44%, as sales dropped 11%. In Las Vegas, sales slid 10%, while
the number of listings without offers rose 53%.
Economists predicted double-digit gains in home sales nationally this year would help
spur economic growth, but sales are down more than 5% over last year.
"There appears to be a conservatism among consumers and their willingness to take
on big-ticket purchases," said Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae, whose
view of the housing market has deteriorated recently. In a report Monday, Fannie cut
its national housing forecasts for this year and next.
Fannie now expects new-home sales of
431,000 this year, down 11% from last
month's forecast, which would represent
a gain of just 0.6% from last year.
While activity is expected to pick up next
year, it still won't be "the breakout year
some are expecting," said Mr. Duncan,
who cut the 2015 forecast for new-home
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This special supplement includes insight from leading economists and market observers about the future of home sales, what higher rates mean for affordability and what regulatory changes at the U.S. housing agencies will do to long-term fixed rate mortgages. Inside you will also find unique data on commercial mortgage issuance, CMBS loan leverage, mortgage delinquencies and commercial property cap rates, as well as insight into real estate development in Manhattan.
A burden of foreclosures forced many people to move out of their homes and into apartment leases. On the other side, construction of apartments was uphold until the last few years because many builders couldn't get loans during the credit crisis.In certain places, this led to lease and a rise in rents.
The document discusses mortgages in Washington DC and the factors that contributed to the mortgage and foreclosure crisis. It notes that due to high home prices in the DC area, most homeowners put down less than 20% for a down payment on new property purchases. Homeowners often put down just 5%, 10%, or even 0% down, obtaining what are known as "no money down home loans" or "100% financing home purchase loans", through obtaining two separate loans - one for 80% of the home's value and another for the remaining 20%. More information about mortgages in Washington DC can be found on the main website.
America's Rental Housing: Evolving Markets and Needs 2013Amy
This document provides an overview of trends in the US rental housing market from 2004-2013. Key points include:
- Renting increased significantly during this period, with the renter share of households rising from 31% to 35%. This was driven by foreclosures, economic struggles, and a renewed appreciation of renting's benefits.
- Growth was widespread across age groups and included many families. However, renter incomes declined over this period, pushing a record number to pay excessive shares of their income for housing.
- Looking ahead, an aging population and minority household growth will be major drivers of continued demand for rental housing in the coming decade. However, the pace of growth is expected to slow from recent high
TEN LARGEST EFFECTIVE RENT REDUCTIONS OVER THE PAST YEARmichaelin
The document summarizes the results of a study by the Wall Street Journal on the ten largest effective rent reductions in the United States over the past year. New York's 5.8% drop made it the largest, followed by San Jose, CA at 5.1% and San Francisco at 4.7%. Other cities/counties in the top ten included San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Miami, Fairfield County, CT, Ventura County, CA, Orange County, CA, Las Vegas, and Long Island, NY. Experts predict rents will continue decreasing across the country in the coming months.
The Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors will host its annual conference in Springfield in June 2012. A special event will feature Anthony Flint, author and fellow at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, giving a lunchtime talk on the importance of communication in planning. Flint will discuss how certain language resonates more with citizens and will demonstrate scenario planning tools to visualize planning initiatives. His talk will serve as a preview to a longer presentation he will give in September, kicking off the association's monthly luncheon series for 2012-2013.
Across the U.S., some mom-and-pop investors are yanking money from retirement accounts and
safe but stingy savings to take on the risk of becoming "hard-money" mortgage lenders. Dawn
Wotapka explains.
Phillip Auguste is a real estate agent in Charlotte, NC with over 7 years of experience in customer service. He is a full-time Realtor and licensed broker specializing in relocation, first time buyers, short sales, foreclosures, investments, new construction, and luxury homes. He is a member of the Charlotte Regional Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and North Carolina Association of Realtors.
- The US housing market saw strong growth from 2017-2018, with home prices rising 5-6% nationally and inventory remaining tight. However, signs pointed to a moderation in the market in 2019.
- Mortgage rates were forecasted to rise to their highest levels since the last recession, reaching 5.5-5.8% by the end of 2019, which would impact affordability. Housing starts increased in November 2018 but the composition was softer, with multi-family starts increasing more than single-family.
- While the economic case for owning remained compelling in many markets, the changes to mortgage tax deductions and rising prices were causing some potential buyers to relocate to more affordable areas. Younger millenn
Boulder Colorado Real Estate December 2010 statisticsNeil Kearney
Boulder County Real Estate Statistics presented by Neil Kearney. Broker/owner of Kearney Realty Co./ Metro Brokers in Boulder Colorado. Includes total sales, median price, under contract percentage. If you are interested in the Boulder Real Estate take a look.
Does less regulation equal more loan defaultsusmajormovers
The recent U.S. House vote to roll back mortgage lending limits of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Bill was termed the “crown jewel” of Republican reform, but it is by no means a shoe-in in the Senate. However, if efforts are successful at raising the Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio from its present 43% limit, what effect will the change have on future loan default rates? No one seems to have a functioning crystal ball, but there are few historical statistics to rely upon for hints.
According to a study, 16% of residential addresses in Providence had not received mail in over 3 years as of June 2015, indicating long-term abandonment, up significantly from 3.1% in 2010. Similarly, Central Falls saw rates rise from 2.9% to 22.7% and Pawtucket from 2.1% to 14.5% over the same period. The long-term abandonment of properties poses challenges to revitalizing neighborhoods and impacts municipalities financially. Officials in Providence and Central Falls are attempting to address the issue through receivership programs and nuisance task forces to help rehabilitate or secure vacant homes, which can cost $2,000-$3,000 each to clean and board up
John Burns Presentation: Housing Overview and Texas detailslmjackson
The housing market is showing signs of stabilization but remains fragile. Government intervention has helped boost home sales through tax credits and low mortgage rates but pulling back any of these programs could cause prices to decline further. While affordability is high due to low prices and interest rates, demand remains weak due to high unemployment. A wave of foreclosures continuing through 2012 will keep supply high and put downward pressure on home prices, though Texas may be less affected due to having addressed its subprime issues earlier. Recovery is expected to be a long "U" shaped process rather than a quick "V" as construction remains low and excess inventory gets absorbed.
The Vacation Rental Managers Association opposes a proposal to ban short-term vacation rentals in residential areas of Hermosa Beach. The VRMA represents professional property managers of vacation rentals. Banning short-term rentals would not solve issues and could drive the industry underground, reducing tax revenue. Effective regulations that engage professional property managers achieve high compliance from owners and meet traveler demand while providing economic benefits to communities. The VRMA offered to assist Hermosa Beach to create regulations that balance these interests.
The Most Amazing Real Estate Marketing Stats of 2014apwiruhgp
There are roughly 133 million housing units in the United States worth over $25 trillion combined. The housing market has improved in recent years with mortgage rates remaining low at 15.6% of monthly family income on average, down from 23.5% in 2006. The real estate industry employs over 2 million people in the US, representing about 1.4% of the civilian workforce. Technology has also impacted the housing market with 92% of people now using the internet to search for homes and 59% of real estate website views on weekends coming from mobile devices.
This document summarizes Lawrence Yun's presentation on the state of the housing market and outlook for 2011-2012. It provides data on existing home sales, pending home sales, housing affordability, distressed loans, underwater homeowners, housing inventory levels, home prices, rents, and realtors' home value expectations. Yun's baseline outlook is that mortgage rates will rise to 5-6% by 2012, home values will remain flat, and home sales will improve gradually with job growth but remain below 2000 levels due to high underwater inventories dampening demand. Commercial real estate prices also remain depressed.
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To understand why the U.S. housing
market this year isn't providing the lift
many economists expected, look to
Phoenix.
Among the cities most battered by the
2006 bust, Phoenix was the first to snap
back in 2011. Prices, off by 56% from
peak, then rebounded sharply, trimming
that drop by a third. The number of
homes in some stage of foreclosure has
fallen to about 4,300 today from more
than 50,000 four years ago.
Now, prices and sales are cooling off.
Inventories of homes listed for sale have climbed to their highest level in three years
while the number of houses sold in June fell 12% from a year earlier. The rebound
during the past two years "gave people a false sense of how quick we would recover,"
said Jim Belfiore, who runs a local home-builder consulting firm.
Sales in other once-hot markets also are slowing. Inventories in Washington, D.C.,
rose by a third in July from a year earlier, while sales were down 8%. Listings in
Sacramento were up 44%, as sales dropped 11%. In Las Vegas, sales slid 10%, while
the number of listings without offers rose 53%.
Economists predicted double-digit gains in home sales nationally this year would help
spur economic growth, but sales are down more than 5% over last year.
"There appears to be a conservatism among consumers and their willingness to take
on big-ticket purchases," said Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae, whose
view of the housing market has deteriorated recently. In a report Monday, Fannie cut
its national housing forecasts for this year and next.
Fannie now expects new-home sales of
431,000 this year, down 11% from last
month's forecast, which would represent
a gain of just 0.6% from last year.
While activity is expected to pick up next
year, it still won't be "the breakout year
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The document summarizes trends in the US housing market and economy after the 2008 crash. It notes that high unemployment and distressed real estate markets will continue dragging down the economy for several years. While home prices and ownership rates remain low, apartment construction is increasing to meet pent-up demand from younger renters. The recovery is also slowing home price declines and foreclosures in hardest hit states like California, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan and Florida. Overall, Americans will increasingly live as renters in urban areas of the South and West as the housing market and economy gradually improve.
This special supplement includes insight from leading economists and market observers about the future of home sales, what higher rates mean for affordability and what regulatory changes at the U.S. housing agencies will do to long-term fixed rate mortgages. Inside you will also find unique data on commercial mortgage issuance, CMBS loan leverage, mortgage delinquencies and commercial property cap rates, as well as insight into real estate development in Manhattan.
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This document summarizes research on trends in the use of the Internet for marketing residential real estate in New Zealand. It discusses previous predictions that Internet availability would reduce the role of real estate brokers by providing cheaper property information to consumers. Survey results from Christchurch, New Zealand over 12 years show a rapid growth in Internet use, especially for advertising, but real estate brokerage services have not significantly changed yet. While information access has increased, brokers still play an important role in negotiations.
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US landlords will prosper as fewer opt to buy a home - FTWes Graff
Millennials and immigrants are driving increased demand for rental properties in the US as fewer people opt to buy homes. This is benefiting institutional investors who are increasing their allocation to residential real estate due to its attractive long-term income generation. Pension funds see multifamily properties as a stable investment that matches their long-term liabilities. While single-family homes present challenges to manage at scale, rental apartment buildings remain very appealing for large investors.
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20 THE “NEW” HOUSING AND MORTGAGE MARKET SPRING 2016
The New Housing
and Mortgage Market
DOUGLAS DUNCAN
DOUGLAS DUNCAN
is chief economist and
a senior vice president
at Fannie Mae in
Washington, DC.
[email protected]
com
O
ne hears various individuals
ask whether the housing and
mortgage markets are back to
“normal,” or perhaps they con-
jecture that the markets are, in fact, back to
“normal.” Of course, that question implies an
understanding of what constitutes “normal.”
Others suggest there is a “new normal,”
which indicates a view that what was, is no
longer, and that the market has somehow
permanently changed. We will explore that
dichotomy of views in this brief article.
Our primary interests in this article
are in the production and delivery of and
investment in mortgage-related assets as well
as exploring what has changed and what the
future looks like in this market. Because the
number and volume of those assets are deriv-
ative of the underlying real estate, we will
also brief ly describe the U.S. demographic
profile that will drive demand for places to
live. People live in residences that they own
or rent and both are f inanced, so we will
comment on both types of property and what
brings people to live in one or the other.
Finally, we will offer a perspective on what
this means for mortgage asset volumes.
The next subject we will comment
upon is the organization of firms that make
mortgage loans to consumers in the primary
market. A number of post-crisis economic
and policy forces have been acting on these
f irms and changing the opportunities and
constraints they face. The environment has
altered the product set they offer. We offer
a view of how the demographic factors and
the implied potential mortgage-related asset
volumes might look going forward and how
they are likely to impact the number and type
of firms operating in the primary market.
The number and nature of firms oper-
ating in the secondary market have changed
significantly, as well. From a policy perspec-
tive, however, this is the area of least progress.
Irrespective of the lack of legislated change,
there are changes taking place in the sec-
ondary market under the direction of the
conservator.1 The primary market has seen
a shift of volume between traditional f irm
types, but the secondary market awaits poten-
tially greater structural change. This change
includes the mix of investors who ultimately
hold the mortgage assets as well as the types
of assets available to be held.
Much of the change to be discussed is
a result of the policy reaction to the housing
recession. The policy changes were both
monetary and fiscal. The drivers of change
also include what might be called the evo-
lutionary aspects of any market, perhaps
enabled in this case by technologic advance-
ment. We will not discuss the causes of the
recession but rather focus on the changes
wrought by the policy response to it. Not
all ...
20 THE NEW” HOUSING AND MORTGAGE MARKET SPRING 2016The .docxnovabroom
20 THE “NEW” HOUSING AND MORTGAGE MARKET SPRING 2016
The New Housing
and Mortgage Market
DOUGLAS DUNCAN
DOUGLAS DUNCAN
is chief economist and
a senior vice president
at Fannie Mae in
Washington, DC.
[email protected]
com
O
ne hears various individuals
ask whether the housing and
mortgage markets are back to
“normal,” or perhaps they con-
jecture that the markets are, in fact, back to
“normal.” Of course, that question implies an
understanding of what constitutes “normal.”
Others suggest there is a “new normal,”
which indicates a view that what was, is no
longer, and that the market has somehow
permanently changed. We will explore that
dichotomy of views in this brief article.
Our primary interests in this article
are in the production and delivery of and
investment in mortgage-related assets as well
as exploring what has changed and what the
future looks like in this market. Because the
number and volume of those assets are deriv-
ative of the underlying real estate, we will
also brief ly describe the U.S. demographic
profile that will drive demand for places to
live. People live in residences that they own
or rent and both are f inanced, so we will
comment on both types of property and what
brings people to live in one or the other.
Finally, we will offer a perspective on what
this means for mortgage asset volumes.
The next subject we will comment
upon is the organization of firms that make
mortgage loans to consumers in the primary
market. A number of post-crisis economic
and policy forces have been acting on these
f irms and changing the opportunities and
constraints they face. The environment has
altered the product set they offer. We offer
a view of how the demographic factors and
the implied potential mortgage-related asset
volumes might look going forward and how
they are likely to impact the number and type
of firms operating in the primary market.
The number and nature of firms oper-
ating in the secondary market have changed
significantly, as well. From a policy perspec-
tive, however, this is the area of least progress.
Irrespective of the lack of legislated change,
there are changes taking place in the sec-
ondary market under the direction of the
conservator.1 The primary market has seen
a shift of volume between traditional f irm
types, but the secondary market awaits poten-
tially greater structural change. This change
includes the mix of investors who ultimately
hold the mortgage assets as well as the types
of assets available to be held.
Much of the change to be discussed is
a result of the policy reaction to the housing
recession. The policy changes were both
monetary and fiscal. The drivers of change
also include what might be called the evo-
lutionary aspects of any market, perhaps
enabled in this case by technologic advance-
ment. We will not discuss the causes of the
recession but rather focus on the changes
wrought by the policy response to it. Not
all.
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Given the declining share of homeowners and a pronounced decrease in buyers of property, it's clear that the future will belong to renters. A presentation by Michael Zaransky.
This document discusses changes in rental vacancy rates in gentrified areas of Washington D.C. from 2000 to 2010. It finds that the rental vacancy rate in D.C. decreased over this period, while rates in surrounding Northeastern areas increased. Specifically, most gentrified neighborhoods in D.C. saw reductions in their rental vacancy rates, indicating that gentrification may lower vacancies. However, some gentrifying neighborhoods like Edgewood had increasing vacancy rates since they were less developed than other gentrified areas.
This paper reviews housing markets in 11 countries that are members of the International Housing Association (IHA). It finds that several issues have emerged post-recession, including a lack of affordable low-income housing and improper regulation of mortgage markets. Canada is highlighted as stabilizing its housing market since 2009 through early Bank of Canada intervention and later macroprudential policies that tightened mortgage lending guidelines. The paper also examines factors driving up housing prices in Australia such as resource sector booms lacking adequate planning and infrastructure.
The document discusses how the real estate market is evolving towards a "new normal" as it recovers from the recession. It notes that while unemployment and property values may stabilize, the peak levels seen in 2005 likely will not return. Experts believe the new normal will be marked by greater urbanization, sustainability, and transportation choices in line with smart growth policies. The recession may ultimately be seen as a tipping point that accelerated trends toward smart growth by tightening credit, raising energy costs, and changing views of homes as sources of quick wealth.
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- 67.5% of brokers reported increased buyer activity in the first 8 months of 2011 compared to 2010, with strong gains in global destinations like London, New York, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, and Paris.
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- Strong luxury housing markets include parts of Asia, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, France, and Central London, which see robust demand but low inventory.
- Florida is seeing a continuing
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Is rent out of reach? Study shows how 11 US cities stack up
1. Is rent out of reach? Study shows how 11 US cities stack up
By JENNIFER PELTZ
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Renters are on the rise in America's biggest cities, but many tenants are
scrambling to keep up with growing rent bills and shrinking vacancies, according to a study being
released Thursday.
From Boston to Miami, New York to Los Angeles, more than half of tenants are paying what experts
consider unaffordable rents, says a report by New York University's Furman Center, which studies
real estate and urban policy, and bank Capital One, which is a leading affordable-housing lender and
financed the research.
While various housing experts have noted such trends, the study zooms in on 11 of the nation's most
populous cities. Overall, it's a portrait of increasing competition and often slipping affordability, but
the picture isn't universally bleak and looks noticeably different from city to city.
"The study brings into light the limited options there are for renters," Capital One community
finance chief Laura Bailey says.
A look at the findings:
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THE CITIES
The study analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data from 2006 to 2013 on the central cities of the 11 most
populous U.S. metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami,
New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
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RENTERS ON THE RISE
As of 2013, most residents were renters in nine of the 11 cities, all except for Atlanta and
Philadelphia, compared with five in 2006. At least 60 percent of residents are now tenants, rather
2. than owners, in Boston, L.A., New York and Miami. Nationwide, about 35 percent of people rented in
2013, up from 31 percent in 2006, the Census Bureau says.
Experts trace much of the rise in renting to the 2008 mortgage and financial crisis, which left some
people unable and others reluctant to own homes. And when rent becomes a stretch, leaving less
income to save toward homeownership, "it's a reinforcing cycle," Furman Center faculty director
Ingrid Gould Ellen says.
But other factors may include home-downsizing within the giant and aging baby boom generation
and hefty college debt that slows some young people's saving for a home purchase.
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MORE RENTALS BUT LESS AVAILABILITY
In each city, the amount of rental housing grew faster than any rise in owner-occupied homes. In
fact, the data suggest some homes were converted to rentals.
Nonetheless, the vacancy rate declined everywhere except Miami and Washington, where increases
were slight. San Francisco surpassed New York for the title of tightest rental market: New York's 3.8
percent vacancy rate was the lowest in 2006, but by 2013 San Francisco had the floor with a mere
2.5 percent. New York, L.A. and Boston were hovering around 3.5 percent. Atlanta, meanwhile, had
the highest vacancy rate of the cities in the survey, at nearly 10 percent.
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CLIMBING RENTS, UNEVEN BURDENS
3. Amid growing demand and tight supply, median rents rose faster than inflation in all the cities but
Dallas and Houston, where they were nearly flat. Washington's median rent shot up by 21 percent
over the seven years, to $1,307 a month. New York's rose by 12 percent, to $1,228. The calculation
is in inflation-adjusted for 2013 dollars, includes utilities and encompasses market-rate, rent-
regulated and subsidized housing.
New York has about 1 million rent-regulated apartments, perhaps helping explain why it has a lower
median rent than Washington, San Francisco ($1,491) and Boston ($1,263). Meanwhile, median
rents were under $1,000 everywhere else except Los Angeles ($1,182).
But rents don't tell the whole story of affordability: Renters' median household incomes varied
widely over the years. Housing experts like to gauge affordability by the percentage of income that
goes to housing costs, with anything over 29 percent being rent-burdened. Over 49 percent is
considered severely burdened.
On that scale, the landscape is uneven. The percentage of rent-burdened tenants grew in six cities
while dropping in the rest, and the findings were full of seeming contradictions. San Francisco had
the highest median rent but the lowest percentage of rent-burdened tenants, 45 percent; Miami had
a far lower median rent, but 68 percent of tenants were burdened.
One reason: San Francisco renters' median household income was $61,200 a year, nearly 1.5 times
what their Miami counterparts made.
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TO SAVE ON RENT, STAY PUT
In each city, apartments that had come open within the last five years were less likely to be
affordable to low- and middle-income tenants than apartments that hadn't.
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