What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?
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After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. […]
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If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during […]![\"There](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05101406/20220106-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\")
When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended, the housing market would experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. […]![\"Why](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/04142828/20220105-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\")
Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July. However, this year’s expected to be much different than the norm. Here are five reasons to list your house […]![\"Expert](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/21114945/20211229-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\")
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in […]![\"The](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20120230/20211221-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\")
When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides. But what about equity? While it can be overlooked, a homeowner’s equity helps build long-term wealth over time. Here’s a look at what equity is […]![\"What](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/13164814/20211215-KCM-Share-2-549x300.jpg\")
If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are […]![\"Two](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/08132109/20211209-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\")
If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine whether you should buy now or wait another year, you […]![\"Why](\"https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/22124440/20211129-KCM-Share-549x300.jpg\")
As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles. In fact, recent data from realtor.com shows a larger share of homeowners are […]