Mortgage Rates Impact on 2017 Home Values

Mortgage Rates Impact on 2017 Home Values | Simplifying The Market

There is no doubt that historically low mortgage interest rates were a major impetus to housing recovery over the last several years. However, many industry experts are showing concern about the possible effect that the rising rates will have moving forward.

The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Association of Realtors are all projecting that mortgage interest rates will move upward in 2017. Increasing interest rates will definitely impact purchasers and may stifle demand.

In a recent study of industry experts, “rising mortgage interest rates, and their impact on mortgage affordability” was named by 56% as the force they think will have the most significant impact on U.S. housing in 2017. If rising rates slow demand for housing, home values will be impacted.

To this point, Pulsenomics, recently surveyed a panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts, asking the question “In your opinion, at what level will the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate significantly slow home value appreciation?” The survey revealed the following:

Mortgage Rates Impact on 2017 Home Values | Simplifying The Market

Bottom Line

Most experts believe that rates would need to hit 5% or above to have an impact on home prices.  Give me a call to discuss – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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3235 Josey Wales Way Wickenburg, AZ 85390

$619,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,229 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6764213
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,925 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6766033
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,446 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6766971
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2,934 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6747861
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,257 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6776826
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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3 Beds
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Status Active
MLS # 6757199
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2 Beds
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1,752 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6768766
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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6 Beds
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2,753 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6773433
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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Status Active
MLS # 6765428
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
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Status Active
MLS # 6772879
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$619,000 - 3Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Trails At Scottsdale 4 Amd, Scottsdale
Open House
$619,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
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Status Active
MLS # 6784005
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,000 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Neely Ranch, Gilbert
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$619,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
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Status Active
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Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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