It is a fact that many people make bad financial decisions when they are in the market for a new home. This is understandable because they are looking at a home and they want to purchase it. However, many of these bad decisions can lead to having a lot of stress in their life.
The good news is that the average cost of a new home is dropping. It used to be $30,000+ and now it is $20,000.
This drop in the average home price has led many to question the affordability of the housing market. In fact, I was reading this morning that the median home price in the U.S. has dropped by 35% since the market peaked in 2007. A lot of people are getting into homes to buy them, but if they don’t have enough money to finance their purchase, they are not going to be able to get the home they want.
If you are considering buying a new home, it is highly recommended that you first do a “net worth” calculation. This will help you determine if the value of your home is worth what you are willing to pay for it.
As I have stated before, a number of articles I’ve read as a blogger, I’ve been told that the vast majority of people who buy a home are doing so because they have a need for a house or a place to live. I think that this is true. If that is the case, then there is no question that the median price of a home has decreased.
I’ve personally seen an increase in the median price of homes for sale in my area. I just came across this article from realtor.com that suggests there is an increase in the median price of homes for sale in the U.S. The article states, “According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median price of new homes sold in the U.S. in July was $197,500.
Maybe the increase is due to demand, and the fact that more people are purchasing homes. In short, the house is getting more expensive, and that’s good for the homeowner, but it means that the homeowner is putting more money into the pocket of the realtor.
Maybe the increase is due to the fact that more people are buying homes, and the increase in sales is reflected in the median price. Maybe, but I think that the increase is the real reason that more people are getting out of their homes. If house prices weren’t increasing, then I question whether it’s a good thing for homeowners.
Although realty.com has seen an increase in median house price since the start of the year, the average price paid by home buyers is down more than 5% since July. That could be due to the beginning of the holiday shopping season. But there are other reasons, too, like more people renting, and more people who are buying homes to flip.
The increase in median price has come mostly from increases in single-family house prices, which have been rising steadily since late 2011. But there are a few new multi-family homes selling for more than double what they cost in the past, and the number of multi-family homes going under contracts is also up. This is due to the fact that the number of people who are renting is also up.
