Navigating Today's Housing Market

The topic page covers the evolving dynamics of the U.S. housing market, focusing on the impact of mortgage rates, home prices, and rental costs. It explores how rising mortgage rates and home prices have made homeownership less affordable, driving many to rent instead. The content discusses the role of real estate investors, regulatory changes affecting real estate commissions, and the growing interest in alternative housing options like tiny homes. Additionally, it highlights regional variations in housing trends, the influence of economic factors such as inflation, and predictions for future market conditions. Guidance for prospective buyers and renters, including financial strategies and new legislation, is also provided.

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Is a housing price correction on the way?

Buyers would like to see one and some on Wall Street think they may get their wish

January, 16th, 2025 By Mark Huffman

Many buyers who can’t afford a house blame mortgage rates, but paying around 7% interest on a mortgage is not exceptionally high on a historical basis. The problem for many is that the median-priced home is now more than $400,000.

Prices surged during the pandemic when mortgage rates were exceptionally low and they haven’t retreated. In most areas of the country, they’re still going up, and some industry experts they could go even higher.

Brian Rudderow, a real estate inve...

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