
The economic theory – the law of supply and demand – explains what's happening with home prices in the current real estate m...

Consumers and the pucblic alike are wondering what will happen with home valuesin the coming years. Some people are concerned that the recent increase in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago.
Experts say, however, that the market is very different today. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently to took to twitter on this issue:
". . . We do need price appreciation to slow today (it's not sustainable over the long run) but high price growth today is supported by fundamentals- short supply, lower rates & demographic demand. And we are in a much different & safer space: better credit quality, low...


The economic theory – the law of supply and demand – explains what's happening with home prices in the current real estate m...
One question that's top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so difficult to find a house to buy? The truth is, we're in a strong sellers' market, so real estate is extremely competitive for buyers right now. The amount of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are available for sale.
All though low inventory in the Long Island housing market isn't new, it's a challenge that has continued to grow over time. Here are two reasons why today's housing inventory is minimal and what it means for you.
The image below depicts new construction for single-family homes over the past five decades, including the long-term average for housing units completed. Builders exceeded that average during the housing bubble (shown in red on the graph). This resulted in an oversupply...