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2022 Real Estate Predictions: What to Expect From the Evergreen Real Estate Market

Bob Maiocco

I love Colorado and it shows! I am so grateful to be living my dream...

I love Colorado and it shows! I am so grateful to be living my dream...

Jan 5 5 minutes read

When COVID took the world by storm in March 2020, there were many uncertainties. With all the chaos and unknowns, few could have predicted that the pandemic would ultimately spur one of the most competitive and tight housing markets in the Foothills and throughout all of the U.S. in history. Between August 2020 and August 2021, home prices across the United States rose to record levels, with the U.S. housing market rising to a record of 19.9%.  And even Evergreen's typical seasonal slow down continued to prove the ongoing appreciation--albeit among fewer sales.

While these prices have been a home seller's dream, it has also made buying a home much more difficult over the past year and a half. So, what can home sellers and home buyers expect to move in 2022? Will the market continue to rise, stay the same, or finally see a steady decline? Read on to discover more about all the predictions for the 2022 real estate market. 

Will the 2022 Real Estate Market Run Bullish or Bearish in The Foothills?

When it comes to predicting markets, we want to have experts on both sides of the discussion. So while I along with some experts are predicting a bullish outlook for the 2022 real estate market where home prices continue to rise, others are predicting a bearish outlook where home prices will start to trend down.  Adding a layer of complexity to the equation, Evergreen historically has significant seasonality.  Home sales drop drastically in November and December before ramping up again in January.  Every time the lake freezes I'm inclined to think the run is over.

Of course, with home prices hitting record levels of growth, even faster than that experienced in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, the current market will not be sustainable forever. However, the question is not if the market will plateau and even trend down, but when. Will the real estate market come to a crashing halt in 2022, or will it slow gradually? Check out all the expert predictions regarding the 2022 real estate market below. 

Will Evergreen Home Prices Rise, Fall, or Stay Steady in 2022?

While there are many predictions regarding the 2022 real estate market, the general consensus is that the market will cool off in the United States, but not by much. Fannie Mae predicts that the medium home prices will see a rise of around 7.9% between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022. While this would mark a fall in the current price growth of the market, it would still represent a strong growth by historical standards of the real estate market. Ultimately, Fannie Mae's predictions have the housing market returning to steady levels of price appreciation. 

In comparison to Fannie Mae's outlook on the 2022 real estate market, Zillow and Goldman Sachs are forecasting a much more bullish run while CoreLogic has put out a bearish prediction. Zillow has predicted home prices jumping 13.6% and Goldman Sachs even higher with a prediction of 16%. While Zillow and Goldman Sachs are seeing a world where home prices soar in 2022, the real estate data firm CoreLogic is predicting only a small 2.2% home price growth in the coming year. 

Ultimately, it looks like the 2022 real estate market will continue to strongly favor home sellers rather than home buyers. The Foothills' supply of homes for sale is near record lows, and the gap between supply and demand is only widening. However, with the right real estate agent, finding a new home in 2022 is still certainly possible.  It turns out that Evergreen and Conifer are great places to live--and with remote work acceptance, low rates, and perfect Colorado blue skies our little Colorado towns are going to continue being in high demand!

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