{"id":2469,"date":"2018-08-29T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/top-3-myths-about-todays-real-estate-market\/"},"modified":"2018-08-29T10:00:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T10:00:30","slug":"top-3-myths-about-todays-real-estate-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/top-3-myths-about-todays-real-estate-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Myths About Today\u2019s Real Estate Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today\u2019s real estate market. Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe that we may be doomed to repeat ourselves. Others are just plain wrong when it comes to what it takes to qualify for a mortgage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we want to try and clear the air by shedding some light on what\u2019s causing some of these headlines, as well as what\u2019s truly going on.<\/p>\n

Myth #1: We Are Headed for Another Housing Bubble<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Home prices have appreciated year-over-year for the last 76 straight months<\/a>. Many areas of the country are at or near their peak prices achieved before the last housing bubble burst. This has many worried that we are headed towards another housing bubble.<\/p>\n

Reality:<\/strong> The biggest challenge facing today\u2019s real estate market is a lack of homes for sale!<\/a> Demand is strong, as many renters have come off the fence and are searching for their dream homes.<\/p>\n

Historically, a normal market requires a 6-month supply of inventory in order for prices to rise with the rate of inflation. According to the National Association of Realtors <\/em>(NAR) there is currently a 4.3-month supply of inventory.<\/p>\n

The US housing market hasn\u2019t had 6-months inventory since August 2012!<\/strong> The concept of supply and demand<\/a> is what is driving home prices up!<\/p>\n

Myth #2: The Rumored Recession Will Lead to Another Housing Market Crash<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. When this happens, they also know that a recession can\u2019t be too far off. But what is a recession?<\/p>\n

Merriam-Webster <\/em>defines a recession as \u201ca period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two consecutive quarters.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Reality:<\/strong> Recession DOES NOT equal housing crisis. Many people associate these two terms with one another because the last time we had a recession it was caused by a housing crisis. According to the Federal Reserve,<\/em> over the last 40 years, there have been six recessions. In each of the previous five recessions, home values appreciated<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Myth #3: There is an Affordability Crisis Looming<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rising home prices have many concerned that the average family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American Dream \u2013 their own home.<\/p>\n

There are many different affordability indexes supported by different organizations that all measure different data. For this reason, there is a lot of confusion about what \u201caffordable\u201d actually means.<\/p>\n

The monthly cost of a home is determined by the home\u2019s price and the interest rate on the mortgage used to purchase it. According to Freddie Mac<\/em>, interest rates have risen<\/a> from 3.95% in January to 4.59% just last week.<\/p>\n

Reality:<\/strong> As we mentioned earlier, home prices have appreciated year-over-year for the last 76 months, largely driven by high demand and low supply.<\/p>\n

According to a recent study by Zillow<\/em>, the percentage of median income<\/a> necessary to buy a home in today\u2019s market (17.1%) is well below the mark reached in 1985 \u2013 2000 (21%), as well as the mark reached in 2006 (25.4)! Interest rates would have to increase to 6% before buying a home would be less affordable than historical norms.<\/p>\n

The starter-home market has appreciated at higher levels (9.4%<\/a> year-over-year) than any other market. One reason for this is the fact that many of the first-time buyers who have flocked to the starter-home market are being met with high competition. For some hopeful buyers, it may take more than a good offer to stand out from the crowd!<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is a lot of confusion in today\u2019s real estate market. If your future plans include buying or selling, make sure you have a trusted advisor and market expert by your side to help guide you to the best decision for you and your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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