The National Association of Realtors report also found that 69% of homeowners think “now is a good time to sell,” which is up from 62% from the fourth quarter and up from 56% from this time in 2016.

Optimism Soars for U.S. Households
According to the most recent National Association of Realtors sturdy, 62% of U.S. households believe the economy is improving, hitting its highest mark since creating the survey five quarters ago.

This represents a significant improvement   soared to its highest share in the survey’s five-quarter history in comparison to the 54% from the last quarter in 2016 and 48% for March 2016.

The report stated that its, “Personal Financial Outlook Index showing respondents’ confidence that their financial situation will be better in six months, jumped to its highest reading in the survey, climbing to 62.6% in March from 59.8% in December 2016. In 2016, the index was 58.1%.”

“…most households believe now is a good time to buy a home. However, confidence continues to trickle backwards among renters… 80% of homeowners (78% in December 2016; 82% in March 2016) think now is a good time to make a home purchase.”

The report noted that buyers will continue to face the same three challenges:

  • Shortage of inventory
  • Rising mortgage rates
  • A surging buyer pool

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