The housing market is unlikely to recover for several years and affordability won't get any better unless a recession hits, according to Bank of America economists.
"The US housing market is stuck, and we are not convinced it will become unstuck anytime soon," Bank of America economist Michael Gapen and others said in a Monday note.
In some respects, the housing market is a victim of its own success: Buyers swarmed in after Covid hit, taking advantage of mortgage rates around 3% and even less.
Bank of America does expect some moderation in regard to prices, but again not for a few years.
As things stand, the NAR's housing affordability index , after rising earlier this year, tumbled in May to its lowest level since November 2023.
Persons:
Michael Gapen, Gapen, Covid
Organizations:
Bank of America, Federal Reserve, National Association of Realtors, NAR