What does a new month mean to you? A look back on last month? Or a look ahead to the new month, and the remaining months of the year?
Let's dive deeper into the forecast for the housing market in the second half of this rollercoaster of a year.
→ Mortgage Rate Predictions: We're currently seeing mortgage rates flirting with 7%. But some industry seers expect those figures to continue climbing, hitting averages of 8.75% and 8.25% for 30-year and 15-year loans respectively throughout 2023. But don't panic just yet! Others foresee a peak early on, followed by a gradual decrease to around 6.0% and 5.25%.
→ Impact on Housing Sales: Shaky mortgage rates can cause a domino effect on housing sales. The outlook? Nadia Evangelou from NAR predicts a drop across all scenarios - a minimum dip of 7% at best and a sharp plunge of over 15% at worst.
→ Trends in Home Prices: With all this turmoil, you might expect home prices to tumble. However, experts predict that overall prices are likely to remain steady, despite some minor reductions in the most inflated markets.
→ Housing Inventory Projections: The narrative of a housing shortage has been a headline story for years. Will 2023 write a different script? Some industry watchers anticipate a slight rise in housing inventory, while others predict the status quo will persist.
→ Buyer Versus Seller: Market Dynamics Who will steal the show in the latter half of 2023: buyers or sellers? Predictions suggest a balanced market, with neither side holding the upper hand.
It's clear that 2023 is shaping up to be a blockbuster of a year in the housing market.
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source/statistics: bankrate.com/real-estate/housing-market-predictions-2023/
