The Current Status on Housing Supply and Demand

The past few years there has been a considerable imbalance between high homebuyer demand and low levels of housing stock. This discrepancy had forced buyer competition to a whole new level of bidding wars. However, lately we are seeing things shift which is changing the landscape. 

This year we have seen mortgage rates increase along with some economic uncertainty which has eased buyer demand. According to data from ShowingTime, showings have softened by 12% at this time compared to last year showing us a pattern in buyer demand. We also can look at some data from Realtor.com which is telling us that the number of active listings this year is up by 27% compared to last year. The cooling of buyer demand has shown us that it has allowed for inventory to increase. 

The Future For Buyers

What this indicates for buyers is that you will have less competition and perhaps an easier time purchasing a property than last year. There should be more available homes to choose from and this also should mean you as a buyer could also have more negotiating power with sellers. Every market is different which is why your trusted real estate professionals such as myself can direct you best for market nuances. 

The Future For Sellers

What this means for sellers is that there may be more competition when you list your home on the market for sale, but inventory is still on the slim side. Pricing your home these days is also a slightly different strategy than what it was about a year ago. Here again a local real estate professional will be able to guide you best on reading the current market value of your home in today’s conditions. Listing your home at the appropriate asking price for today’s market will still result in a sale where there is such a great buyer demand out there.