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Could The Housing Market Collapse Again? Recovery Talk 'Premature' After Mortgage Rates Surge Past 7% (2024)

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Will there be another housing crash like 2008? ›

We will not have a repeat of the 2008–2012 housing market crash,” Yun said in a statement last fall. “There are no risky subprime mortgages that could implode, nor the combination of a massive oversupply and overproduction of homes.”

Could the housing market collapse again? ›

Though many Americans believe the housing market is at risk of crashing, the economists who study housing market conditions overwhelmingly do not expect a crash in 2024 or beyond.

What would cause a housing crash? ›

However, a rapid increase in the supply of credit leading to a combination of low-interest rates and a loosening of underwriting standards can bring borrowers into the market. A rise in interest rates and a tightening of credit standards can lessen demand, causing the housing bubble to burst.

What happens to my mortgage if the housing market collapses? ›

Increased risk of foreclosure

A housing market crash often contributes to an increase in foreclosure activity. Homeowners who experience financial hardships may struggle to make mortgage payments, leading to foreclosure. Foreclosures can have a cascading effect on neighborhoods too.

Will there be a housing collapse in 2024? ›

No — experts do not think there is a housing market crash looming in 2024. Lending standards are much more strict now than they were before the Great Recession, and with low inventory and high demand both continuing, the housing market is not likely to enter a recession in the coming year.

How long did it take the 2008 housing market crash to recover? ›

It took 3.5 years for the recovery to begin after the recession began. A lot of buyers who bought in 2008, 2009 or 2010 saw their home prices decrease before the recovery started in 2011.

Is the US housing market going to collapse? ›

Though home prices have jumped to astronomical heights in the last few years, the general consensus among experts is that the housing market will see a correction rather than a crash, and so a sharp drop in prices is unlikely to occur. For one, despite high inflation, the economy is holding up remarkably well.

Will 2024 be a good year to buy a house? ›

Mortgage rates are expected to come down in 2024, and inventory and home sales are likely to increase. Homebuyers and sellers can also expect prices to continue to rise, albeit at a slower clip than the past couple of years.

What is the market outlook for 2024? ›

We forecast real (inflation-adjusted) economic growth of 0.5%–1% in 2024 and continue to expect that any recession will be mild.

Will housing be cheaper if the market crashes? ›

Lower prices: With fewer buyers who can afford the purchase, home sellers will likely no longer see multiple offers or bidding wars for their properties. This can lead to lower home prices. Lower rates: During a recession, the Federal Reserve will often lower interest rates to stimulate the economy.

What would a housing crash look like? ›

During a housing market crash, the value of a home decreases. You will find sellers that are eager to reduce their asking prices. Sellers may be more motivated to bargain on price or make concessions to buyers.

Is it good to buy house during recession? ›

There are several reasons to consider buying a home during recessions - the two main reasons are less competition and lower prices. There are also several potential drawbacks, like sky-high interest rates, a floor on pricing decreases and potential income changes if the U.S. does officially slide into a recession.

What is a reverse housing crash? ›

Simply put, a reverse market crash is characterized by a sudden rise in asset prices that leads to the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. How? Rising interest rates negatively impact the valuations of real estate, stocks, and private companies as higher rates slow growth and increase borrowing costs.

Should I refinance if the housing market crashes? ›

Refinancing is a final option in a poor real estate market. By replacing your old mortgage loan with a new one during a recession, you're opting for lower interest rates that'll minimize your monthly payments and mortgage costs.

Will interest rates go down in 2024? ›

MBA: Rates Will Decline to 6.1% In its March Mortgage Finance Forecast, the Mortgage Bankers Association predicts that mortgage rates will fall from 6.8% in the first quarter of 2024 to 6.1% by the fourth quarter. The industry group expects rates will fall below the 6% threshold in the first quarter of 2025.

Why the housing market won't crash like 2008? ›

There Are Far Fewer Homes for Sale Today, so Prices Won't Crash. Because there were too many homes for sale during the housing crisis (many of which were short sales and foreclosures), that caused home prices to fall dramatically. But today, there's an inventory shortage – not a surplus.

How much did housing prices drop after 2008? ›

The long, sharp slide in Southern California home values is all but eliminating demand for new houses.

Will I ever be able to buy a house? ›

It could take until 2026 to see a 'normal' real estate market. To get affordability back to a comfortable range will take a combination of higher wages, lower interest rates and stable prices, economists say, and that combination may take until 2026 or later to coalesce.

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