Sentences with phrase «strong house price appreciation»

However, historically low mortgage rates and strong house price appreciation could push more existing homeowners to tap their equity in the form of cash - out refinances, which reached an aggregate $ 57.7 billion for 2016.

After several years of strong house price appreciation, homeowners nationwide had almost $ 13 trillion in equity in 2006, or almost $ 170,000 per owner on average.

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«Purchases are being driven by rising household wealth — the key driver of the luxury auto market — which is being buoyed by strong equity market performances across much of the globe and ongoing house price appreciation,» said Gomes.

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Continuing strong demand for housing remains the main driver behind strong price appreciation despite the presence of speculators in some markets.

«Strong home price appreciation has turned into a double - edged sword for the housing market as it boosted the net share of consumers saying it's a good time to sell to a record high, surpassing the plunging good time to buy indicator for the first time in the history of the survey.»

«The recent surge in interest rates amid continued strong home price appreciation are likely to present affordability challenges to homebuyers, especially for young adults who are looking to enter the housing market for the first time,» adds Duncan.

«A drop in housing supply in December raises some affordability concerns in the months ahead as minimal selection and the potential for faster price appreciation could offset the demand from buyers encouraged by a stronger economy and sub-4 percent interest rates,» says Yun.

Housing market fundamentals were mostly positive, as builder sentiment remained strong and price appreciation continued.

There are many reasons for the drop in first - time buyers — strong home price appreciation, tight underwriting requirements, too - few homes for sale at affordable price points — but there's at least one bit of good news to report: The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is making it a little easier for buyers to get federally insured financing for condominiums.

The drivers of housing demand are in place for a sustained recovery: high affordability; job growth (albeit modest); strong investor demand; rising buyer confidence; lean home inventories; home price appreciation; and fewer distressed homes for sale.

In Toronto, strong demand and a limited number of well - priced, quality listings led to moderately rising, yet steady house price appreciation.