Monday, January 30, 2012

Housing Market Showing Real Signs of Strengthening

The long-awaited housing recovery is beginning to blossom, according to industry experts taking a look at recent existing-home sales.

While admitting home sales “are still very low,” Paul Dales, chief economist at Capital Economics, says “it is clear that housing recovery is now well underway.” The evidence: home sales have been on the rise for the past three months, posting a 5 percent increase in December.

Housing inventory is on the decline and fell to its lowest level since March 2005 last month, according to NAR. Approximately 2.3 million homes are available for sale currently. “The inventory supply suggests many markets will continue to see prices stabilize or grow moderately in the near future,” Yun said.

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