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Mike Simonsen

Mike Simonsen is the founder and president of real estate analytics firm Altos Research, which has provided national and local real estate data to financial institutions, real estate professionals, and investors across the country for more than 15 years. An expert trendspotter, Mike uses Altos data to identify market shifts months before they hit the headlines.
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Home prices on track for 10% gain in 2021 -- Video
By Mike Simonsen on November 23, 2021

Hey everybody. Happy Thanksgiving week. We were reading the NAR October home sales data this morning which shows strong pricing and demand, but there’s nothing surprising of course if you...

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Altos Research Real Estate Market Update: Nov 15, 2021
By Mike Simonsen on November 15, 2021

Each week Altos Research tracks every home for sale in the country, all the pricing, supply and demand, and all the changes in that data and we make it available to you before you see it in...

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National Real Estate Update: Rising Inventory Continues to Surprise
By Mike Simonsen on August 16, 2021

A return to the new normal in real estate? This week we're seeing real estate inventory continue to climb and demand pull back a bit, with more homes taking price reductions, and fewer...

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How to Answer: "What's going to happen in the real estate market?"
By Mike Simonsen on August 16, 2021

So you've got the market data you need, and you're ready to answer questions from both buyers and sellers – fantastic. One of the most popular questions we get is what will happen in the...

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The Foreclosure Moratorium is Ending. Bad News for the Housing Market?
By Mike Simonsen on July 21, 2021

Our video about foreclosures has gotten over 15,000 views already - everyone is watching the market closely for what will happen.In case you missed it, in the video I talk about the big...

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Are We in a Housing Market Bubble? 10 Signs to Watch [2021]
By Mike Simonsen on May 12, 2021

Home prices have risen 18% in a single year. Even as the median home price in the US pushes $400,000, 25% percent of all homes that came to market across the country last week were sold...

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How does Altos Research Inventory differ from the NAR version?
By Mike Simonsen on April 15, 2021

As the inventory crisis in America deepens, the Altos Research data recently has been receiving a lot of attention. I often get asked how Altos data is different from NAR’s - especially...

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell My Home? 2021 Data to Help Answer
By Mike Simonsen on February 17, 2021

When a homeowner is asking whether now is a good time to sell, Altos data makes it easy to respond with statistics to back it up.

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How to Use Housing Market Data in Direct Mail Campaigns [+Tips]
By Mike Simonsen on February 15, 2021

With neighborhood walks and in-person farming tougher to do these days, direct mail has re-emerged as a high-impact marketing channel. Eye-catching Altos charts and stats are ideal for...

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How to Create Videos Using Real Estate Market Data in 2021
By Mike Simonsen on January 13, 2021

Another powerful way to use Altos data - and showcase your expertise - is to record regular video walk-throughs of what’s happening in the market. You can record these on Zoom, Loom, or...

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