This Month in Real Estate PowerPoint for U.S. Market - July 2010
1. Released: July 7, 2010 Commentary 2 The Numbers That Drive Real Estate 3 Recent Government Action 9 Topics for Home Buyers, Sellers, and Owners 11
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3. The Numbers That Drive Real Estate Home Sales 4 Home Price 5 Inventory 6 Mortgage Rates 7 Affordability 8
4. Latest Data Release: June 22, 2010 Source: National Association of Realtors Home Sales In Millions Existing home sales slowed slightly in May to 5.66 million, down 2.2% from April but up 19.2% from last May. This is the eleventh consecutive month of year-over-year increase. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, attributes this to the “ongoing effects of the home buyer tax credit,” and he anticipates the same next month. In May, 46% of sales were from first-time buyers, down slightly from the previous month’s 49% but still considered high. May ‘08-’09 May ‘09-’10 Impact of Tax Credit Deadline Seasonally Adjusted Home Sales - In Millions
11. Topics for Home Buyers, Sellers, and Owners Real Estate Investing 12
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13. Your Local Market Although it is important to stay informed about what is going on in the national economy and housing market, many different factors impact the real estate market in your own area. Talk to your KW associate for assistance interpreting the conditions in your local market . KW associates are equipped with the knowledge and information to help you navigate through the home-buying or selling process in this challenging market.