Buy a House Now or Wait? The Data Will Surprise You! The housing market is full of fear, hype, and mixed advice — but what does the real data actually say? In this video, I’ll break down housing trends from 2008 through 2025 and give you a clear, fact-based look at whether buying a home right now makes sense or if you should wait.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Why this video matters
00:34 – Key life factors before buying
01:00 – Housing forecast: short-term vs long-term
01:35 – 2008 vs 2025: Lessons from the crash
02:35 – Population & buyer age trends
04:25 – Housing inventory today vs 2008
05:45 – Credit scores & down payments then vs now
07:00 – Interest rates & affordability
07:45 – Homeowner equity vs 2008
08:40 – Net worth: Renters vs homeowners
09:30 – What the next 1–3 years might look like
10:30 – Mortgage rates outlook
11:20 – Inventory forecast & shortages
12:10 – Home price growth predictions
12:45 – Equity cushions & foreclosure risk
13:15 – Affordability crunch & buyer options
13:55 – Regional differences: Coasts, Sunbelt, Midwest
15:30 – Big takeaways: Should you buy or wait?
16:20 – Final thoughts + viewer Q&A
Data Sources Referenced in This Video:
U.S. Census Bureau – Housing & Population Data
Federal Reserve – Net Worth, Equity & Renter vs. Owner Wealth Gap
National Association of Realtors – Buyer Age, Down Payments & Homeownership Trends
Realtor.com – Active Listings & Inventory Data
Freddie Mac – 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate History
Experian & Ellie Mae – Credit Score Averages for Buyers
Bankrate & Rocket Mortgage – First-Time Buyer Financing Trends
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