In 2006 Projected U.S. Home Sales To Be Second Best In History Key Industry Observers Predict Consumer Real Estate Confidence Highest In Three Years
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Projected U.S. Home Sales in 2006: A Near Record Year
Summary:
The U.S. real estate market in 2006 is poised to become the second-best year in history. While the average median home price will continue to rise, the growth rate will slow from last year's 10.5%.
Key Points:
The real estate market achieved a record with 7.07 million home sales in 2005, marking five straight years of growth. Experts are optimistic about 2006, predicting it will rank as the second-best year ever. Although the national median home prices are expected to rise, the increase will be more gradual compared to the 10.5% surge seen last year.
Currently, unsold homes are at a five-month supply, moving toward a balanced market typically defined by a six-month inventory.
Consumer confidence has rebounded significantly since last fall, despite ongoing concerns about the Middle East, energy costs, and mortgage rates. January saw the Consumer Confidence Index reach 106.3, the highest in three years. Historically, improvements in consumer confidence lead to increased home-buying activity.
David Lereah, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, predicts a slight decline in home sales in 2006, viewing this as a market adjustment with a soft landing on the horizon. He believes the current level of home sales is sustainable and likely to improve, driven by population growth and job market strength. Home sales in 2005 rose by 4.2% compared to 2004.
Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc., supports this outlook. He emphasizes the importance of their real estate market surveys, which give member agents a competitive advantage in their local markets. Bearden remains optimistic about their position in the industry and the ability of agents to secure more leads and close more deals.
David Liniger, chairman of RE/MAX, described 2005 as the best year he's witnessed and expects a mild correction in home prices and sales this year. Nonetheless, he believes 2006 will still be second only to 2005 in terms of sales.
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