Below is a summary of some of the main points of the article:
More home inventory
One of the biggest struggles in the 2013 housing market was low inventory of homes. However, the uprise of real estate in the next coming months is helping inventory return to traditional levels.
Mortgage rates will rise
The talk has been for quite some time now but Zillow predicts rates to hit 5% by the end of next year. However, even at 5% rates remind fairly low.
Home affordability will decrease
As mortgage rates rise home affordability with decline as well. Though home prices are still at all time lows, waiting to purchase could end up costing you more throughout the year.
Mortgages will become easier to get
Rising rates means a decrease in refinance business which will force lenders to loosen their lending requirements slightly.
Fewer homeowners will remain underwater
Rising home prices have helped 2.5 million homeowners with underwater mortgages regain positive equity in the second quarter of 2013. Right now about 6.4 million homes remain underwater but expect that number to shrink in 2014.
Foreclosures will close to disappear
The once highly booming foreclosure industry has slowed. September marked the 36th straight month of year-over-year decreases in foreclosure activity. The decline will continue with the rise of housing recovery.
Overall, the housing market is looking good in 2014 and urgency is starting to become more substantial. Waiting to purchase or refinance isn't going to do you any favors. Do you agree with the predictions? Comment below and let us know what you think will happen with the mortgage and real estate market next year.
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