As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll
see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year.
Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will
drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come.
realtor.com
“. . . homes continue to sell quickly in what’s normally
the fastest-moving time of the year. This is in contrast with 2020 when homes
sold slower in the spring and fastest in September and October. While we expect
fall to be competitive, this year’s seasonal pattern is likely to be more
normal, with homes selling fastest from roughly now until mid-summer.”
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
“Sellers who have been hesitant to list homes as part of
their personal health safety precautions may be more encouraged to list and
show their homes with a population mostly vaccinated by the mid-year.”
Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com
“Surveys showed that seller confidence continued to rise
in April. Extra confidence plus our recent survey finding that more homeowners
than normal are planning to list their homes for sale in the next 12 months
suggest that while we may not see an end to the sellers’ market, we might see
the intensity of the competition diminish as buyers have more options to choose
from.”
Freddie Mac
“We forecast that mortgage rates will continue to rise
through the end of next year. We estimate the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will
average 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021, rising to 3.8% in the fourth
quarter of 2022.”
Bottom Line
Experts are optimistic about the second half of the year.
Let’s connect today to talk more about the conditions in our local market.
Source: Real Estate with Keeping Current Matters
