Some experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year and most economists have predicted that the next recession could only be eighteen months away. The question is, what affect will a recession have on the housing market?
Here are the opinions of several experts on the subject:
Ivy Zelman in her latest “Z Report”:
“While economic activity appears to have accelerated so far in 2018, some prominent economic forecasters have become more cautious about growth prospects for 2019 and 2020…
All told, while solid long-term demographic underpinnings support our positive fundamental outlook for housing, in the event micro-economic headwinds surface, we would expect housing transaction volumes and home prices to weather the storm.”
Aaron Terrazas, Zillow’s Senior Economist:
“While much remains unknown about the precise path of the U.S. economy in the years ahead, another housing market crisis is unlikely to be a central protagonist in the next nationwide downturn.”
Mark Fleming, First American’s Chief Economist:
“If a recession is to occur, it is unlikely to be caused by housing-related activity, and therefore the housing sector should be one of the leading sources to come out of the recession.”
Mark J. Hulbert, Financial Analyst and Journalist:
“Real estate may be one of your best investments during the next bear market for stocks. And by real estate, I mean your home or other residential properties.”
U.S. News and World Report:
“Fortunately – and hopefully – the history of recessions and current issues that could harm the economy don’t lead many to believe the housing market crash will repeat itself in an upcoming decline.”
One of the most common questions I get from my clients is. “Where is the real estate market headed”?
What we do know is that demand for housing is high right now, in both the residential rental and buyer markets. After all, no matter what else happens with other sectors of the economy, people still need a place to live. Investors from around the world recognize this fact and these investors play an important role in the real estate market. Until we see a balance between supply and demand, I believe we will continue to see an appreciating market. Once this balance is achieved, we may see a leveling off of pricing.
I value your thoughts on this subject. Please send me an email with any other points of view that you care to share and I may include them in an upcoming post.
