Will the housing market continue its hot streak in 20-22? Industry experts say YES!
Here are 3 predictions that will continue to drive the housing market next year.
- Housing Demand will continue to be strong – one of the first things we look to when we are forecasting the strength of the housing market, is Days on Market – How fast are homes moving? In Lane County, in November, homes were on the market an average of 25 days. The mid-December snapshot showed an average of 74 days on market. A typical December would see a market time at 85-100 days. So, you can see the demand is staying elevated, which is an optimistic sign for next year.
- Low-inventory will continue to be an issue – A healthy real estate market is one that has 4-7 months of inventory. The latest stats in Lane County show we have 0.8 months… that’s right! Less than a month of inventory. With all the eager home buyers trying to capitalize on the low interest rates, the low inventory means it will remain a seller’s market as we head into 2022.
- Home prices will remain high – With housing demand high and inventory low, prices will remain high into next year. The average sales price in Lane County in November was $459,300, which is over 20% higher than the average sales price last year.
If interest rates start rising, and we start experiencing inflation or other economic challenges, this could have a cooling effect on the market. These variables aren’t in the data yet, but they’re looming. I will keep watching the data closely to spot any major shifts. Follow me on social, or sign up for my market reports to stay informed.
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