Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today
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According to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they are projected to stay low. This means there is a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking for eager buyers can take advantage of this opportune time to sell as well.
There is a very positive outlook on interest rates going forward, as the projections from the FreddieMac report indicate continued lows into 2021:
“Going forward, we forecast the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.4% in 2020 and 3.2% in 2021.”
With mortgage rates hovering at such compelling places, ongoing buyer interest is bound to keep driving the housing market forward. Rates also reached another record low last week, so homebuyers are in what FreddieMac is identifying as the buying mood:
“While the rebound in the economy is uneven, one segment that is exhibiting strength is the housing market. Purchase demand activity is up over twenty percent from a year ago, the highest since January 2009. Mortgage rates have hit another record low due to declining inflationary pressures, putting many homebuyers in the buying mood. However, it will be difficult to sustain the momentum in demand as unsold inventory was at near record lows coming into the pandemic and it has only dropped since then.”
There is no doubt that even though buyers are ready to purchase, it is hard for many of them to find a home to buy today. Mortgage rates are not the only thing hovering near all-time lows; homes available for purchase are too. With housing inventory as scarce as it is today – a nearly twenty percent year-over-year decline in available homes to buy – keeping buyers in the purchasing mood may be tough if they can not find a home to purchase (See graph below):
What does this mean for buyers?
Competition is hot with so few homes available for purchase and low mortgage rates are helping to drive affordability as well. Getting pre-approved now will help you gain a competitive advantage and accelerate the homebuying process, so you are ready to go when you find that perfect home you would like to purchase. Working quickly and efficiently with a trusted real estate professional will help put you in a position to act fast when you are ready to make your move.
What does this mean for sellers?
If you are thinking of selling your home, know that the motivation for buyers to purchase right now is as high as ever with rates where they are today. Selling now before other sellers come to market in your neighborhood this summer might put your house high on the list for many buyers. Homebuyers are clearly in the mood to buy, and with today’s safety guidelines and precautions in place to show your house, confidence is also on your side.
Bottom Line
Whether you are looking to buy or sell, there is great motivation to be in the housing market, especially with mortgage rates hovering at this historic all-time low. Connect with a licensed realtor today to make sure you are ready to make your move.
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