Housing Inventory – Almost every real estate conversation revolves around the continuous rise in house values over the last four years. Some have even mentioned a concern about another possible bubble forming. However, the recent increase in prices can be attributed to a very simple principle: supply and demand.
Housing Inventory
DEMAND
Demand for single-family housing has continued to increase as the economy slowly moves forward. Recent surveys have shown that over 80% of each generation still believes that homeownership is a part of the American Dream. And a recent Gallup survey showed that Americans believe that real estate is the best long-term investment. Scottsdale Real Estate
SUPPLY
Over the last several years, many homeowners were unable to put their homes on the market for an assortment of reasons (family finances, no or limited equity in the home). There has been a pent-up supply of sellers who have wanted to move but couldn’t. Below is a graph depicting the number of years families have historically stayed in a home. We can see there is pent-up seller demand.
Market Swings in Favor of Homeownership
According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, homeownership is a better way to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting.
The results from the first quarter index showed that “16 of the 23 metropolitan markets investigated moved in the direction of buy territory.”
Bottom Line
If you are one of the families that have been chained to your current home over the last 5-7 years, now may be the time to break free and find the home of your dreams.
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Jane E. Daley
BA (Communications)
Jeff Daley, PhD
REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO, CLHMS
Luxury Valley Homes® (LVH)
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