[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2fievesmuyj39":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":34,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":38},{"item":4,"previous":22,"next":28},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":20,"updatedAt":21},3609,"the-truth-about-todays-buyer-demand","The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand","When it comes to the latest news in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F02\u002F5-reasons-todays-housing-market-is-anything-but-normal\u002F\">real estate\u003C\u002Fa>, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F14\u002Fthe-right-expert-will-guide-you-through-this-unprecedented-market\u002F\">experts\u003C\u002Fa>. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major life decision, and we offer advice based on what the data shows.","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F08132443\u002F20210914-KCM-Share.jpg","When it comes to the latest news in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F02\u002F5-reasons-todays-housing-market-is-anything-but-normal\u002F\">real estate\u003C\u002Fa>, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F14\u002Fthe-right-expert-will-guide-you-through-this-unprecedented-market\u002F\">experts\u003C\u002Fa>. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major life decision, and we offer advice based on what the data shows.\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nDespite what you may have read, the housing market is still undeniably strong. Here’s a look at what leading experts have to say about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F18\u002Freal-estate-its-still-a-lack-of-supply-not-a-lack-of-demand\u002F\">buyer demand\u003C\u002Fa> today and how it continues to shape the industry:\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.showingtime.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjuly-2021-showing-index-results\u002F?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=july-2021-showing-index-results-traffic-cools-though-showings-remain-at-historic-levels\">Michael Lane\u003C\u002Fa>, President at \u003Cem>ShowingTime\u003C\u002Fem>:\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“In general, there are definite signs of cooling demand. \u003Cstrong>However, buyer traffic is still at historically high levels compared to pre-pandemic showings\u003C\u002Fstrong>.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fodetakushi\u002Fstatus\u002F1433074722028273665\">Odeta Kushi\u003C\u002Fa>, Deputy Chief Economist at \u003Cem>First American\u003C\u002Fem>:\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Seasonally adjusted purchase applications tick up slightly to the highest level since July. \u003Cstrong>Demand for homes remains strong and steady.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Excluding 2020 (not a good benchmark) \u003Cstrong>purchase applications are the strongest in a decade\u003C\u002Fstrong>.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem> \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch5>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.corelogic.com\u002Fintelligence\u002Fu-s-sp-corelogic-case-shiller-reflects-consumer-post-vaccination-optimism-surges-18-6\u002F\">Selma Hepp\u003C\u002Fa>, Deputy Chief Economist at \u003Cem>CoreLogic\u003C\u002Fem>:\u003C\u002Fh5>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003Cstrong>Home buyer demand pushed price growth to a new record high in June\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with S&P CoreLogic national Case-Shiller Index clocking in an 18.6% year-over-year growth rate. The month-to-month index jumped 2.18%, \u003Cstrong>making it another strong monthly growth, and the fastest May-to-June increase since the data series began.”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>What It Means for You\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nAs a seller, buyer demand is an important factor that helps influence how fast your house will sell and how many buyers may be competing for it. When buyers have to compete against each other for a limited supply of available homes, bidding wars can drive prices up. While things have cooled slightly since the peak of the pandemic housing rush, buyer demand is still far surpassing historical norms. That’s why we’re still in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F17\u002Fwhat-does-being-in-a-sellers-market-mean\u002F\">sellers’ market\u003C\u002Fa>.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nIf you’re torn on whether or not you want to sell your home this year, rest assured it’s still a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F25\u002Fwhy-2021-is-still-the-year-to-sell-your-house\u002F\">great time\u003C\u002Fa> to make a move. Let’s connect to discuss how you can sell now and do it on your best terms thanks to today’s buyer demand.","\r\nIf you’re torn on whether or not you want to sell your home this year, rest assured it’s still a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F25\u002Fwhy-2021-is-still-the-year-to-sell-your-house\u002F\">great time\u003C\u002Fa> to make a move. Let’s connect to discuss how you can sell now and do it on your best terms thanks to today’s buyer demand.",false,[16],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},6,"For Sellers","sellers","2021-09-14T10:00:22Z","2021-09-14T10:00:23Z",{"id":23,"slug":24,"title":25,"featuredImage":26,"publishedAt":27,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},3608,"why-its-still-safe-to-sell-your-home","Why It’s Still Safe To Sell Your Home","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F08125241\u002F20210913-KCM-Share.jpg","2021-09-13T10:00:55Z",{"id":29,"slug":30,"title":31,"featuredImage":32,"publishedAt":33,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},3617,"5-tips-for-making-your-best-offer","5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F14111827\u002F20210915-KCM-Share.jpg","2021-09-15T10:00:31Z",{"cover":35,"open":36,"shareSpread":37},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[39,43,47,48,52,56,60,64,68,72,76,80,84,88,92,96,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140,144,148,152],{"id":40,"name":41,"slug":42},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":44,"name":45,"slug":46},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":57,"name":58,"slug":59},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":61,"name":62,"slug":63},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":65,"name":66,"slug":67},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":69,"name":70,"slug":71},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":73,"name":74,"slug":75},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":77,"name":78,"slug":79},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":81,"name":82,"slug":83},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":93,"name":94,"slug":95},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":97,"name":98,"slug":99},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":105,"name":106,"slug":107},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":109,"name":110,"slug":111},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":113,"name":114,"slug":115},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":117,"name":118,"slug":119},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":121,"name":122,"slug":123},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":129,"name":130,"slug":131},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":133,"name":134,"slug":135},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":137,"name":138,"slug":139},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":141,"name":142,"slug":143},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":145,"name":146,"slug":147},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":149,"name":150,"slug":151},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":153,"name":154,"slug":155},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]