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Some are attempting to compare the current housing market to the market leading up to the “boom and bust” that we experienced a decade ago. They look at price appreciation and conclude that we are on a similar trajectory, speeding toward another housing crisis.
For many Americans, buying their first home is their first taste of achieving part of the American Dream. There is a sense of pride that comes along with owning your own home and building your family’s wealth through your monthly mortgage payment.
The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will rise over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Sales Report, the number of building permits issued in June was 850,000, a 0.8% increase from May.
Will home values continue to appreciate throughout 2018? The answer is simple: YES! – as long as there are more purchasers in the market than there are available homes for them to buy. This is known as the theory of “supply and demand,” which is defined as:
First-Time Home Buyers Continue to Put Down Less Than 6%!
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You DO NOT Need 20% Down to Buy Your Home NOW!
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Want to Sell Your House Faster? Don’t Forget to Stage! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Homes More Affordable Today than 1985-2000
The Net Worth of a Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter!
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Housing Market: Another Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018
Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts
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