Housing Market Will "Spring Forward" This Year

Dated: March 4 2019

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The Housing Market Will “Spring Forward” This Year!

The Housing Market Will “Spring Forward” This Year! | MyKCM
Just like our clocks this weekend, in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale has been holding back the market. Many potential sellers believe that waiting until Spring is in their best interest. Traditionally, they would have been right. Buyer demand has seasonality to it. Usually, this falls off in the winter months, especially in areas of the country impacted by arctic conditions.

That hasn’t happened this year.

Demand for housing has remained strong as mortgage rates have remained near historic lows. Even with an increase in rates forecasted for 2019, buyers are still able to lock in an affordable monthly payment. Buyers are increasingly jumping off the fence and into the market to secure a lower rate. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported that in 2018 the top 10 dates sellers listed their homes all fell in April, May, or June. Those who act quickly and list now, before a flood of increased competition, will benefit from additional exposure to buyers.

Bottom Line

If you are planning on selling your home in 2019, meet with a local real estate professional on our team to evaluate the opportunities in your market. Did you know that we provide FREE home value reports so that you have the tools you need to make the financial decisions best for you? Just click the link below to get started!

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Lisa Santana

Lisa Santana, Your Real Estate Expert and GuideHi, I’m Lisa Santana—Managing Principal Broker and Owner of BST Realty, LLC. I’ve been serving clients across Silverton and the Willame....

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