{"id":954,"date":"2023-05-22T04:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T04:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/?p=954"},"modified":"2023-05-25T16:19:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:19:44","slug":"powerful-job-market-fuels-homebuyer-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/22\/powerful-job-market-fuels-homebuyer-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability<\/a> challenges and a limited number of homes<\/a> for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data<\/a> from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index<\/em>, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, makes it clear more people are out looking at homes than there were prior to the pandemic (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And though there\u2019s less traffic than the buyer frenzy of the past couple of years, we\u2019re not far off that pace. There are a lot of interested buyers checking out available homes right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why are buyers so active at a time when mortgage rates<\/a> are higher<\/a> than they were just last year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Job Market Is Growing at a Stronger-Than-Expected Pace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With inflation still high, the Federal Reserve<\/em> (the Fed) repeatedly hiking the Federal Funds Rate, and a lot of chatter in the media about a recession<\/a>, it might surprise you just how strong today\u2019s job market is. What might be even more surprising is the fact that it appears to be getting stronger (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/em> (BLS) reports<\/a> how many new jobs were added to the U.S. job market. The graph above shows 88,000 more jobs were created in April than in March. In fact, the April numbers beat expert projections<\/a>. That\u2019s a solid indicator the job market is growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unemployment Is at a Near All-Time Low<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ever since the Fed began fighting inflation, many people expected the low unemployment rate we\u2019ve seen over the past couple of years to rise \u2013 but that hasn\u2019t happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, what has happened is the unemployment rate has dropped<\/a> to 3.4% \u2013 a 50-year low (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With so many people steadily employed and financially stable right now, they\u2019re still able to seriously consider buying a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for You<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking about selling<\/a> your house this year, a market with active buyers is music to your ears. That\u2019s because there\u2019ll be increased interest in your home when you put it on the market, especially at a time when the number of homes for sale is so low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started, your best resource is an experienced real estate agent. They can help you price your house<\/a> appropriately, navigate the offers you\u2019ll receive, negotiate effectively, and minimize your stress and hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of buyers<\/a> out there right now trying to find a home that fits their needs. That\u2019s because the job market is strong, and many people have the stable income needed to seriously consider homeownership. To put your house on the market and get in on the action, let\u2019s connect. Call Johnson Team Real Estate today 360.303.2734! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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