Many people are wondering: will housz prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential houszbuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with housz prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your houszownership goals.
What’s Happening with Housz Prices? Housz prices have seen 121 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. CoreLogic says: “Price appreciation averaged 15% for the full year of 2021, up from the 2020 full year average of 6%.” So why are prices climbing so much? It’s because there are more buyers than there are houszes for sale. This imbalance is expected to maintain that upward pressure on housz prices because homes for sale are a hot commodity in today’s low-inventory houszing market.
Where Do Experts Say Prices Will Go from Here? Experts say the houszing market isn’t set up for a price decline due to that ongoing imbalance between supply and demand. In the latest housz price forecasts for 2022, they’re calling for ongoing appreciation throughout the year (see graph below):
While the experts are forecasting more moderate price appreciation, the 2022 projections show price gains will remain strong throughout this year. First American explains it like this: “While housz price growth is expected to moderate from the rapid pace of 2021, strong housz buyer demand against a backdrop of historically tight inventory of houszes for sale will likely keep appreciation positive in the coming year.”
What Does That Mean for You? The biggest takeaway is that none of the experts are projecting depreciation. If you’re a houszowner thinking about selling, the higher price appreciation over the last two years has been great for your housz’s value, but it’s also something you should factor in when planning your next steps. If you’ll also be buying a housz after selling your current housz, you shouldn’t wait for prices to fall. Waiting will only cost you more in the long run because climbing mortgage rates and rising housz prices will have an impact on your next housz purchase. Freddie Mac says: “If you’re thinking about waiting until next year and that maybe rates are higher, but you’ll get a deal on prices – well that’s risky. It may be more advantageous to purchase this year relative to waiting until 2023 at this time.”
Bottom Line If you’re thinking of selling to move up, you shouldn’t wait for prices to fall. Experts say prices will continue to appreciate this year. That means, if you’re ready, buying your next housz before prices climb further may make the most financial sense. Let’s connect to begin the process of selling your current housz and looking for your next one before prices rise higher.
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