These historically high home-price gains are the simple result of more buyers than sellers in the market. The good news is that the supply of homes on the market has been trending up and we are entering a period of a more normal balance in supply and demand. |
This is a big number any way you slice it, and housing is continuing to stimulate the overall economy. |
This is a good soft-landing scenario. |
This is a great time to lock in. |
This is a mixed report, but encouraging. |
This is a mixed report, but encouraging. This is additional evidence that we're experiencing a soft landing. |
This is a tale of two cities. |
This is a very tight inventory situation, which is continuing to drive home price appreciation. |
This is not a scenario for a hard landing. |
This is part of the market adjustment we've been discussing, with a soft landing in sight for the housing sector. |
This is part of the market adjustment we've been discussing, with a soft landing in sight for the housing sector. The level of home sales activity is now at a sustainable level, and is likely to pick up a bit in the months ahead. Overall fundamentals remain solid. |
This is the biggest annual home-price increase in any metro area on record. |
This means a modest slowing can be expected in the sales pace in the months ahead, although the market will hold at historically strong levels. |
To my mind, that's air coming out of the balloon. |
Vacation-home buyers are making lifestyle choices and purchasing primarily for their own enjoyment. Investment-home buyers are seeking rental income and portfolio diversification, although vacation-home buyers also mentioned diversification. |