«Slowing consumer demand combined with a surge in new home completions over the next several quarters will create more balance in the housing market and produce
less upward pressure on home prices,» the association says in its release.
A lack of supply of homes for sale has led to
upward pressure on home prices across the country, especially in areas where both existing and new home inventory have not kept up with buyer demand.
«Even with slightly cooling demand, the unshakeable trend of inadequate supply in relation to the overall pool of prospective buyers
inflicted upward pressure on home prices in several metro areas,» he said.
These three western cities are experiencing strong population growth, which has put
some upward pressure on home prices.
This continues to put
upward pressure on home prices, in addition to giving sellers an advantage at the real estate negotiating table.
«While these changes are pointed at the demand for ownership housing, it is important to note that much of
the upward pressure on home prices in the GTA has been based on the declining inventory of homes available for sale.»
As buyers compete fiercely for limited inventory, it puts
upward pressure on home prices.
As mortgage rates increase, the demand for home purchases will likely remain strong relative to the constrained supply and continue to put
upward pressure on home prices.»
«Despite affordable housing conditions in most of the country,
an upward pressure on home prices still persists in some metro areas — particularly in the West — where the current supply of new and existing - homes for sale is failing to keep pace with overall demand and growing populations,» says Yun.
«Rising material prices, particularly lumber, along with chronic shortages of buildable lots and skilled labor are putting
upward pressure on home prices and impeding a more robust housing recovery.»
«Regulatory restraints, along with shortages of buildable lots and skilled workers, are adding to the cost of new homes, which is putting
upward pressure on home prices,» says NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.
«Rising material prices — particularly lumber — along with chronic shortages of buildable lots and skilled labor are putting
upward pressure on home prices and impeding a more robust housing recovery,» says Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders.
That is, large numbers of homes with negative equity reduce the number of homes that go up for sale and that puts
upward pressure on home prices.
This continues to put
upward pressure on home prices, in addition to giving sellers an advantage at the real estate negotiating table.
uyer and seller activity created balanced market conditions within the region, we also experienced
some upward pressure on home prices over the course of the year,» Ray Harris, REBGV president said.
These three western cities are experiencing strong population growth, which has put
some upward pressure on home prices.
In short, limited supply combined with steady demand is putting
upward pressure on home prices.
As mortgage rates increase, the demand for home purchases will likely remain strong relative to the constrained supply and continue to put
upward pressure on home prices.»
While these changes are pointed at the demand for ownership housing, it is important to note that much of
the upward pressure on home prices in the GTA has been based on the declining inventory of homes available for sale,» said Jason Mercer, TREB's Director of Market Analysis..
«However, higher interest rates, a dearth of housing inventory and slow wage growth will continue to have an adverse effect on housing affordability that is putting
upward pressure on home prices and is sure to hamper the market throughout the year.»