Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country (see current examples atgmnews.com/?s=%22by+erik+j.+martin%22). I’m looking to interview realtors/agents, mortgage/lending professionals, buyers/sellers, and other housing experts for the following article:
TAKING INVENTORY OF THE HOUSING SUPPLY – WHY THERE CONTINUES TO BE A HOUSING SHORTAGE AND WHAT BUYERS AND SELLERS CAN EXPECT GOING FORWARD. Sales of existing homes fell 3.2 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.39 million, in large part due to a lack of available properties for sale, the National Association of Realtors recently reported; just 4.3 months’ supply of new homes is available on the market, down from 5.2 months a year ago (details at: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/25/inventory-shortage-drives-us-home-sales-down ). This article would explore these numbers, why a housing shortage persists in tandem with increased demand from buyers, how the shortage affects buyers, sellers and homeowners, and what all three can expect in the months and years ahead. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central, Monday, Sept. 12.
QUESTIONS:1. How do you interpret the aforementioned National Association of Realtors numbers? What surprised you about their latest report when it comes to sales of existing homes and housing inventory?2. Why does a housing shortage persist in tandem with increased demand from buyers right now? What is contributing to this phenomenon?3. How is the housing shortage affecting buyers, sellers and homeowners, respectively?4. What will need to happen for housing inventory to reach more acceptable numbers that can meet demand?5. What can buyer, sellers, and homeowners, respectively, expect in the months and years ahead when it comes to housing inventory?6. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic? 7. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
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realtors/agents, home buyers/sellers, homeowners
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