It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for When is the housing market going to crash? has actually spiked 2450% over the past month.
In addition, Jim Dalrymple II of Inman News notes:
To alleviate some of these concerns, let’s look at what several financial analysts are saying about the current residential real estate market. Within the last thirty days, four of the major financial services giants came to the same conclusion: the housing market is strong, and price appreciation will continue. Here are their statements on the issue: Goldman Sachs’ Research Note on Housing:
Joe Seydl, Senior Markets Economist, J.P.Morgan:
Morgan Stanley, Thoughts on the Market Podcast:
Merrill Lynch’s Capital Market Outlook:
Bottom LineIf you’re concerned about making the decision to buy or sell right now, let’s connect to discuss what’s happening in our local market. |