This Could Open Up Homebuying for Millions
Summary
This BiggerPockets article discusses the current state of the housing market, with a focus on affordability and mortgage rates. While affordability is improving, it's not yet significantly impacting buyer behavior, and hosts should monitor market trends and potential fluctuations in mortgage rates.
Key Insights
- •Monthly housing costs have decreased by 5% year-over-year, which is the biggest decline in over a year.
- •The combination of lower mortgage rates (about 1% lower than a year ago) and flat market/wage increases is improving housing affordability.
- •New listings are at the lowest point in two years, and there is a lack of inventory in many markets.
Action Items
- ✓Monitor local market conditions and inventory levels to assess potential buying opportunities or changing demand in your market.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Consider the impact of potential shifts in mortgage rates on your pricing strategy. Adjust your rates as needed to remain competitive and profitable.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
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