Category: Market Updates

Housing-market context, trends, and forecasts for Utah buyers and sellers.

  • The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

    The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:

  • Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

    The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.

  • Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

    67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the…

  • Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

    The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year.

  • Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

    If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure…

  • The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

    If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares:

  • What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

  • What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

    It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to see what could lie…

  • Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

    There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008 housing crisis. While there may be a few similarities, when looking…

  • What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed the pace of home sales, and moderated home prices. But what…

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  • What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

    If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, the…