“A lot of
what we read is national but you have to take housing down to the local level
and look at the reasons why a market may be turning around, may be a good place
to buy,” says Steve Berkowitz, chief executive of Realtor.com.
Forbes.com, April 12, 2012
Buyer Urgency Improves, More See
Now Good Time
to Buy
In the most recent survey, 73 percent of Americans say now is a good time to buy, according to the latest Fannie Mae Housing Survey conducted in March. That’s up from 70 percent in February who said it was a great time to buy.
"Conditions are coming together to encourage people to want to buy homes," says Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae’s chief economist. "With an increasing share of consumers expecting higher mortgage rates and home prices over the next 12 months, some may feel that renting is becoming more costly and that home ownership is a more compelling housing choice."
March Pending Home Sales
Rise, Market Recovering
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said 2012 is expected to be a year of recovery for housing. “First quarter sales closings were the highest first quarter sales in five years. The latest contract signing activity suggests the second quarter will be equally good,” he said.
“The housing market has clearly turned the corner. Rising sales are bringing down inventory and creating much more balanced conditions around the county, which means home prices will be rising in more areas as the year progresses,” Yun said.
Report from Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Outlook
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