Homebuyers See Silver Lining in a Potential Recession, Viewing It as Buying Opportunity

Realtor.com report highlights that more than 60% of respondents said that by next year there will be a contraction of the economy

Homebuyers see silver lining in a potential recession, viewing it as buying opportunity

A new survey finds that American homebuyers are anticipating that a recession will occur by early next year, with some buyers suggesting that could make them more likely to buy a home.The survey by Realtor.com found that in the first quarter of 2025, 63.4% of homebuyers said they think there will be a recession in the last year. That's the third-highest level of concern in the survey since 2019, following the beginning of the COVID pandemic as w…

Despite Recession Fears, Nearly 30% of Home Shoppers Say a Downturn Could Make Them More Likely to Buy a Home - News (NASDAQ:NWSA), News (NASDAQ:NWS)

54.4% of surveyed buyers said a recession would have no impact on their decision to purchase a home Inventory shortages and budget constraints are the biggest barriers to entry for buyers Declining concerns about overbidding point to a calmer and less competitive market AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As economic anxiety intensifies, a new survey from Realtor.com® reveals that U.S. homebuyers are bracing for a potential recession, bu…

Recession Fears May Leave Some More Likely to Buy a Home

While 63.4% of surveyed home shoppers said they expect a recession within the next 12 months, nearly 30% indicated that a recession would make them somewhat more likely to purchase a home.

Financial News Network - Homebuyers see silver lining in a potential recession, viewing it as buying opportunity

Most American homebuyers are anticipating a recession in the next year, though more view that as a buying opportunity than a deterrent to purchase, Realtor.com found.Read More …

Could an upturn in home buying be the silver lining in a recession?

AUSTIN, Texas — While talk of a recession usually results in a more conservative approach to big-ticket items, a new survey from Realtor.com shows nearly twice as many respondents (29.8%) would be likely to buy a home during a recession than would shy away for making a purchase (15.8%). “While concerns are definitely present, some buyers anticipate that a downturn can bring opportunity,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist. “Well-prepared buyers…