Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends. The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. There are many reasons for the limited number of homes on the market, but as you can see in the graph below, we’re Continue Reading about Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.
Housing Supply
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the year. The Number of Homes for Sale Usually Peaks in the Fall In the residential real estate Continue Reading about There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing? An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of available homes for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes Continue Reading about Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
Why 2021 Is Still a Great Year To Sell Your House
Why 2021 Is Still a Great Year To Sell Your House If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, this is the time to think seriously about making a move. Fannie Mae’s recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) reveals the number of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is higher now than it was over the past few summers (see graph below). Today, the majority of Continue Reading about Why 2021 Is Still a Great Year To Sell Your House
Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand
Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes sense. Some claim rapidly rising home prices are impacting demand and, by extension, leading to the recent slowdown in sales activity. However, demand isn’t the real issue. Instead, it’s the lack Continue Reading about Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand
