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Even though the Dow Jones plunged 391 points on Friday Americans are increasingly optimistic about housing market conditions, encouraged by growing confidence in their personal financial outlook and the U.S. economy in general. That optimism was revealed in a recent survey by Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored mortgage firm, and it gives a boost to forecasts for real estate activity in the Bay Area and elsewhere in the months ahead.
Homes continue to sell close to list price; bidding wars are less frequent than in the boom years (2020-22), but competition remains robust for well-priced, well-located, move-in ready homes. Click Read More below for more insights.
Mortgage rates have fallen for nine consecutive weeks and are expected to drop further although many think it’s unlikely that rates will drop below 6%. The Federal Reserve’s campaign to lower inflation through rate hikes had a significant impact on the housing market. Now that inflation is easing, and interest rates are falling, it’s likely buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines might get back in the game. The big question for 2024 is will there be a notable increase in inventory? The general consensus among real estate professionals is optimistic as you'll see in the video included in this post. All expectations are for an increase in inventory. But, truthfully, only time will tell. All indicators at this stage look good without any significant unforeseen disruptions. Click Read More below for Market Update, last year's sale's statistics, and a very timely Altos Research video.
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