The Data Doesn't Lie: Why Housing Bulls Are Right About No Crash Coming (And What It Means for Buyers Still Waiting)

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Key Points Discussed:

• The "What Goes Up Must Come Down" Myth - This common saying doesn't apply to long-term financial assets like real estate and stocks
• Historical Real Estate Recovery Data - Even the 2008 housing crash recovery shows homes bought at peak prices were back to full value within 3 years (by 2011-2012)
• No Permanent Asset Crashes - Financial assets historically don't crash permanently; they typically recover within a few years
• Local vs. Overall Market Differences - While individual properties or neighborhoods may see price adjustments, overall real estate markets don't typically crash
• Housing Wire Data Analysis - Recent data shows "there's no housing crash coming" with homeowners in great financial position with low stress indicators
• The Real Cost of Price Drops - If a $400,000 home drops 10% ($40,000), you don't write a check - it's just a paper loss that doesn't affect your daily finances
• Hidden Benefits of Lower Home Values - Decreased property values can actually save money through lower property taxes and insurance costs
• 2021 Peak Buyers Still Profitable - Even those who bought during the "bubbly" 2021 market peak have made profits three years later
• 10-Year Success Rate - Almost no time in the last decade would buying a house have left you worse off than not buying
• Don't Use Crash Fears as Excuses - Consider whether fear of a housing crash is masking other reasons for not wanting to buy

Referenced Resources:

• Housing Wire article on crash data (link provided in original video)

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