4 Reasons This Spring's Housing Market Is Better Than Last Year Buying a home this spring season? If you've been thinking about purchasing a home in 2019, there are four good reasons why the spring housing market this year may well prove to be a better year to buy a home than last year: Job wages/salaries have increased, making it easier to carry a mortgage. More buyers will find it easier to qualify for a mortgage this year. More homes are expected to come on the market for sale this spring. Interest rates are lower than one year ago.