Recession Archives

Posts

Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for the Economic Forecasting Survey predicted we would have a recession no later than the end of this year (2020). The same study done just three months ago showed more than one third of the economists still saw an economic slowdown right around the corner.

January 30, 2020/0 Comments/by KCM Crew

First Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up

This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor

Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money.

November 14, 2019/0 Comments/by Agency Smartmarketer

Buying Myths, First Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up, Selling Myths

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown.
The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4^th.
Many experts predict a potential recession is on the horizon. However, housing will not be the trigger, and home values will still continue to appreciate. It will not be a repeat of the crash in the 2008 housing market.

August 30, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up

Homebuyers Shouldn’t Worry About 2008 All Over Again

Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market.

April 2, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

The Enormous Divide Between the Headline and the Truth | Keeping Current Matters

Buying Myths, First Time Buyers, For Agents, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up, Selling Myths

The Enormous Divide Between the Headline and the Truth [FREE WEBINAR]

“I have observed that not the man who hopes when others despair, but the man who despairs when others hope, is admired by a large class of persons as a sage.” – John Stuart Mill (1840s)

March 26, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up

Why an Economic Slowdown Will NOT Crush Real Estate this Time

Last week, the National Association for Business Economics released their February 2019 Economic Policy Survey. The survey revealed that a majority of the panel believe an economic slowdown is in the near future.

March 7, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up

3 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Crash

With home prices softening, some are concerned that we may be headed toward the next housing crash. However, it is important to remember that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago.

February 21, 2019/1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Housing Market Updates

Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact?

Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t be too far off. A recent report by Zillow Research shed light on a survey conducted by Pulsenomics in which they asked economists, investment strategists and market analysts how they felt about the current housing market. That report revealed the possible timing of the next recession.

June 28, 2018/2 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Posts

Contact Us