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Is the Number of Homes for Sale Increasing?

When planning to move, having the most current information about the housing market is crucial. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, the quantity of homes on the market in your area is significant. Here’s a recent update on the availability of homes for sale that answers the question of whether or not the number of homes for sale is increasing. Understanding the Current State of Housing Inventory In recent years, the narrative has been about the scarcity of homes on the market. However, recent national trends might seem confusing. According to Realtor.com, there’s a slight month-over-month increase in home […]

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Housing Affordability Is Historically Low, Yet People Are Still Moving

In the current real estate landscape, prospective buyers and sellers are facing challenges due to rising mortgage rates and increasing home prices, a significant shift from the trends of recent years. The accompanying graph offers a clear perspective on how today’s affordability compares with the past. As you can see in the graph above, housing affordability is historically low. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) provides guidance on interpreting the graph’s data: “To interpret the indices, a value of 100 means that a family with the median income has exactly enough income to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced

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What to Expect in the 2024 Housing Market

As we approach the new year, many are curious about the prospects of buying or selling a home in 2024. Understanding expert predictions for the housing market is crucial for making well-informed decisions. Surprisingly, the outlook for what to expect in the 2024 housing market might be more positive than anticipated. Predictions Indicate Continued Rise in Home Prices Recent forecasts from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) provide valuable insights: The forecasts, represented by orange bars in the accompanying graph, suggest an average price increase of about 2.8% by the end of

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Home Prices Continue to Rise

Home Prices Continue to Rise in Most Markets

As you navigate the decision to buy or sell a home, understanding the current trajectory of home prices is crucial. Here’s the latest information you need. Despite prevailing confusion and misinformation, national trends indicate that home prices continue to rise in most markets (refer to the graphs below): In early 2022, there was a significant surge in home prices, a trend that proved unsustainable. Consequently, the latter half of 2022 saw a correction with minor price dips, which were short-lived. Despite media emphasis on these decreases, the bigger picture is more optimistic. 2023 marks a return to rising home prices,

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Don't Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices

Recent Fannie Mae data reveals that 23% of Americans anticipate a decline in home prices over the next year. What’s behind this belief shared by about one in every four people? Much of this sentiment can be traced back to pervasive pessimism surrounding home prices throughout the past year. Media reports since late 2022 have stoked fears of a market crash, and these anxieties persist. It’s common to hear concerns about falling home prices from people around you or to encounter such predictions from influencers on social media. If you’re among those who expect a drop in home prices, consider

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Housing Market Remains Stable Despite Uptick in Foreclosures and Bankruptcies

Recent news coverage highlighting an uptick in foreclosures and bankruptcies might be causing concern, particularly for those considering entering the housing market. However, it’s important to recognize that these increases do not spell disaster for the housing market. Foreclosure Rates: A Contextual Understanding The past few years have seen historically low foreclosure rates, largely due to the forbearance program and other financial relief measures implemented in 2020 and 2021. These initiatives were crucial in helping homeowners weather the economic challenges of that period. With the end of these programs, a rise in foreclosures was anticipated. However, this increase should not

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Advantages of Listing Your Home in a Low-Inventory Market

Navigating the real estate market while planning your move can be a complex task, especially when considering the current market dynamics and your personal circumstances. A significant factor in your favor is the current scarcity of homes on the market. Understanding the present inventory landscape is crucial for your selling strategy. Current Home Supply Significantly Trails Usual Levels In any sales scenario, the appeal of your product increases when it’s both in high demand and scarce. This is precisely the situation in today’s real estate market. The number of buyers exceeds the available homes for sale. To illustrate the extent

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Why Home Prices Continue to Climb

Why Home Prices Continue to Climb

Embarking on the journey of buying a new home or selling your existing one can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially with the fluctuating housing prices. This experience often intertwines financial aspirations, uncertainties, and a touch of anxiety, a path many have tread before. However, for those hesitating to make a move due to fears of a potential drop in home prices, it’s essential to recognize that the trend is not pointing downwards. Contrary to these concerns, national statistics from various sources (Black Knight, Zillow, and Freddie Mac) indicate a consistent rise in home prices this year (refer to the accompanying

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Increasing Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Hit 8%: A Historic Milestone

For the first time since the turn of the millennium, average mortgage rates have surged to 8%. This is a significant development for both homebuyers and homeowners in New Jersey and across the nation. At Countryside Homes NJ and , we understand the implications of this change and are here to guide you through what this means for your real estate journey. Source: Google A Look Back: The Year 2000 The last time we saw mortgage rates hover around the 8% mark was in the year 2000. It was a different era: the dot-com bubble was at its peak, Y2K

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2023 Year-End Home Price Forecasts

Considering a property purchase? The rumors of plummeting home prices this year might have caused some hesitation. However, the facts and specialists’ insights should bring clarity. Contrary to beliefs, home prices are not plummeting and are set to end the year on a high note. Despite the buzz about potential price reductions of 5, 10, or even 20% this year, such a scenario hasn’t materialized. The primary reason is the limited availability of homes on the market. The demand from buyers exceeds the supply, preventing any significant price drop. To validate that 2023 wasn’t a disappointing year for property prices,

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