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If you\u2019re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there\u2019ll be more homes to choose from, where prices<\/a> and mortgage rates<\/a> are headed, and how to navigate today\u2019s market. If so, here\u2019s what the professionals are saying about what\u2019s in store for this season.<\/p>\n

Odeta Kushi<\/strong><\/a>, Deputy Chief Economist, First American<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c. . . <\/em>it seems our general expectation for the spring is that we will see a pickup in inventory.<\/em><\/strong> In fact, that already seems to be happening. But it won\u2019t necessarily be enough to satiate demand.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Lisa Sturtevant<\/strong><\/a>, Chief Economist, Bright MLS<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201c<\/em>There is still strong demand<\/em><\/strong>, as the large millennial population remains in the prime first-time homebuying range.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Danielle Hale<\/strong><\/a>, Chief Economist, Realtor.com<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201cWhere we are right now is the best of both worlds. <\/em>Price increases are slowing, which is good for buyers, and prices are still relatively high, which is good for sellers.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Skylar Olsen<\/strong><\/a>, Chief Economist, Zillow:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201cThere are slightly more homes for sale than this time last year, and there is still plenty of competition for well-priced houses.<\/em> Buyers should prep their credit scores and sellers should prep their properties now, attractive listings are going pending in less than a month, and time on market will shrink in the weeks ahead.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Jiayi Xu<\/strong><\/a>, Economist,<\/strong> Realtor.com<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201cWhile mortgage rates remain elevated, <\/em>home shoppers who are looking to buy this spring could find more affordable homes on the market than they saw at the same time last year<\/em><\/strong>. Specifically, there were 20.6% more homes available for sale ranging between $200,000 and $350,000 in February 2024 than a year ago, surpassing growth in other price ranges.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
If you\u2019re <\/strong>looking to sell<\/strong><\/a>, this spring<\/a> might be your sweet spot<\/a> because there just aren\u2019t many homes on the market. Sure, inventory is rising, but it\u2019s nowhere near enough to meet today\u2019s buyer demand. That\u2019s why they\u2019re still selling so quickly.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re <\/strong>looking to buy<\/strong><\/a>, the growing number of homes for sale this spring means you\u2019ll have more choices than this time last year. But be prepared<\/a> to move quickly<\/a> since there\u2019ll be plenty of competition<\/a> with other buyers.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
No matter what you\u2019re planning, team up with a local real estate agent<\/a> to confidently navigate the busy spring housing market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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