Shutterstock There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years. It’s not, however, just the price of a home that matters. Homes, in most cases, are purchased with a mortgage. The current mortgage rate is a major component of the affordability equation. Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since December 2018. Another major piece of the affordability equation is a buyer’s income. The median family income has risen by approximately 3% … (0 comments)
housing: Existing-Home Sales Report Indicates Now Is a Great Time to Sell
- 10/14/19 08:53 AM
Shutterstock The best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The latest Existing-Home Sales Report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), reveals that demand for housing continues to be strong, but the supply is struggling to keep pace. With this trend likely continuing throughout 2020, now is a great time to sell your house. THE EXISTING-HOME SALES REPORTThe most important data revealed in this report was not actually sales. In reality, it was the inventory of homes for sale (supply). The report explained: Total housing inventory at the end of August decreased 2.6% to 1.86 million homes available for sale. … (0 comments)
housing: 3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound
- 10/03/19 10:39 AM
Shutterstock The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound: 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home Sales (contracts signed) are up with each of the four major regions reporting both month-over-month growth and year-over-year gains in contract activity. Here is the month-over-month growth: The Northeast rose 0.7% The Midwest increased 0.6% The South increased 1.4% The West grew 3.1% 3. Buyer Traffic (the number of people shopping for a home) is up compared to the same … (1 comments)
housing: Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range
- 09/17/19 10:23 AM
Shutterstock CoreLogic’s Home Price Index (HPI) Report revealed, “National home prices increased 3.6% year over year in July 2019 and are forecast to increase 5.4% from July 2019 to July 2020.” They also analyzed four individual home-price tiers, showing the increase in each. Here’s the breakdown: To clarify the methodology, CoreLogic explains, “The four price tiers are based on the median sale price and are as follows: homes priced at 75% or less of the median (low price), homes priced between 75% and 100% of the median (low-to-middle price), homes priced between 100% and 125% of the median (middle-to-moderate price) and homes priced greater than 125% of the median (high price).” What … (0 comments)
housing: 6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market
- 09/13/19 08:25 AM
Some Highlights: Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home. Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling in an average of only 29 days are just two key elements driving the strength of today’s market. With the national data shown here, make sure to also determine what’s happening in your local market so you are fully informed when you’re ready to make your next move. We hope you found this information helpful. Contact us today for all your real … (0 comments)
housing: What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?
- 09/12/19 08:35 AM
iStock With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the experts disagree with this perspective. Here is a table showing the predicted levels of appreciation from six major housing sources: As we can see, every source believes home prices will continue to appreciate (albeit at lower levels than we have seen over the last several years). But, not one source is calling for residential real estate values to depreciate. Additionally, ARCH … (0 comments)
housing: Seniors Are on the Move in the Real Estate Market
- 08/21/19 09:00 AM
Shutterstock Did you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? According to the United States Census, we honor senior citizens today because, “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today and gives us ample reason…to reserve a special day in honor of the senior citizens who mean so much to our land.” To give proper recognition, we’re going to look at some senior-related data in the housing industry. According to the Population Reference Bureau, “The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, and … (0 comments)
housing: How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years
- 07/30/19 10:31 AM
Shutterstock Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers. Here are the results from the Q2 2019 Survey: Home values will appreciate by 4.1% in 2019 The average annual appreciation will be 3.2% over the next 5 years The cumulative appreciation will be 16.8% by 2023 Even experts representing the most “bearish” quartile of the survey project a cumulative appreciation of over 6.7% by 2023 What does this mean for you?A substantial portion of family wealth comes from home equity. As the … (0 comments)
housing: Home Prices Up 5.05% Across the Country [INFOGRAPHIC]
- 07/26/19 07:54 AM
Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more! We hope you found this information helpful. Contact us today for all your real estate needs. team@davidsonhomegroup.com Download Our Home Search App Portland-Vancouver Home Price Check Oh, by the way … if you know of someone who would appreciate the level of service we provide, please call us with their name and business number. We’ll be happy to take great … (0 comments)
housing: Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact?
- 06/28/18 08:48 AM
Download your HOME SEARCH app What’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market? Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t be too far off. A recent report by Zillow Research shed light on a survey conducted by Pulsenomics in which they asked economists, investment strategists and market analysts how they felt about the current housing market. That report revealed the possible timing of the next recession: “Experts largely expect the next recession to begin in 2020.” That timing concurs with a recent survey of economists by the Wall Street Journal: “The economic expansion that began in mid-2009 and already ranks as … (0 comments)
The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. The market will continue to strengthen in 2018. However, there is one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: a lack of housing inventory. Buyer demand naturally increases during the summer months, but supply is not keeping up. Here are the thoughts of a few industry experts … (0 comments)
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