: Buying now allows you to start building equity and benefit from price appreciation immediately rather than paying rent for another year. Reasons to Wait Until 2018
: The housing market has struggled with a severe inventory shortage, but Realtor.com ® projects that inventory growth may finally tick into positive territory by fall 2018 . should i wait to buy a house until 2018
: While prices are expected to rise, the rate of growth is forecasted to slow to roughly 3.2% in 2018. This deceleration may be most visible in higher-priced segments. : Buying now allows you to start building
Deciding whether to buy a home now or wait until 2018 depends on your priority: securing a lower interest rate today or potentially having more inventory to choose from next year. While experts generally advise purchasing sooner rather than later to avoid rising costs, the right move hinges on local market conditions and your personal financial readiness. Reasons to Buy Now in 2017 This deceleration may be most visible in higher-priced
: Rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage recently broke the 4% mark, but they are still low relative to the historical average. Waiting until 2018 could mean facing rates as high as 5.0% by the end of next year.
: Changes in tax laws could impact ownership benefits and incentives for mobility, potentially cooling demand in certain high-priced markets. Market Indicators at a Glance Realtor.com® 2018 National Housing Forecast