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Follow on Google News | Macomb County Michigan: Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery?By: Rick Giese RE/MAX First Purchase Mortgages The number of buyers getting a mortgage to purchase a home is a strong indicator of the strength of a housing market. Below is a graph of the week-over-week percent change in that number, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers' Association: Since July, the market has remained consistent on a weekly basis, but still reflects a double-digit increase from the levels one year ago. The August 12 report shows a whopping 22% increase over last year. Pending Contracts Like purchase mortgages, pending contracts are also a powerful indicator of the strength of the real estate market. Zillow reports each week on the percent change in the number of homes going into contract. Here's a graph of their data:Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery? | MyKCMThe graph mirrors the one above, showing a drop in early spring followed by a strong recovery in late spring and early summer. Then, in July, it settles into a consistent level of deals. That level, like the one for purchase mortgages, is well ahead of the level seen last year. The last report revealed that pending deals were 16.9% greater than the same time last year. Bottom Line Both indicators prove the housing market recovered quickly from the early setback caused by the shelter-in-home orders. They also show that Americans have realized the importance of their homes during this time and are buying more houses than they did prior to the pandemic. As always, reach out to me Rick Giese via phone 586.242.3100, email rick@rickgiese.com, or Facebook MacombCountyLifeStyles.com If you have questions about this or any other real estate topic. I'm happy to help! #rickgiese #remax #remaxfirst #macombcounty #michigan #realestate #homevalues End
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