In our latest ValueInsured Modern Homebuyer Survey, we learned that most prospective first-time and upgrade homebuyers will buy sooner, if they could be given more confidence about the housing market, and about their odds of preserving their down payment savings. We interviewed 1,013 Americans who were interested in buying a home, and this is what they told us
CONFIDENCE IN HOUSING MARKET 'STURDY'
New index shows lingering post-crash anxiety but also growing confidence.
Amid uncertainties around the global economy, national security and the national presidential campaign, Americans' confidence in the housing market remains sturdy and, in fact, is on the rise, according to the latest ValueInsured Modern Home Buyer Survey.
The ValueInsured Housing Confidence Index was 68.7 points in June, up slightly from 67 points in March. This 1.7-point rise in confidence is consistent with improvements in the government's June jobs report.
Housing a Safe Bet – But Could be Safer – in Uncertain World, Suggests ValueInsured Modern Homebuyer Survey
DALLAS, July 26, 2016 – Amid uncertainties around the global economy, national security and the national presidential campaign, Americans’ confidence in the housing market remains sturdy and, in fact, is on the rise, according to the latest ValueInsured Modern Homebuyer Survey.
The ValueInsured Housing Confidence Index was 68.7 points in June, up slightly from 67 points in March. This 1.7-point rise in confidence is consistent with improvements in the government’s June jobs report.
