Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Seth PfaehlerFor Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, PricingPosted on Comments are Disabled

Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due to unfair comparisons with the ‘unicorn’ years. Connect with …

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Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

by Seth PfaehlerFor Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, PricingPosted on Comments are Disabled

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years …

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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash

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There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, it’s easy enough to understand why that worry has come up. But the data clearly shows today’s market is very …

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

by Seth PfaehlerDistressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesPosted on Comments are Disabled

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, …

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