Recollections of the 2008 economic recession and the mortgage crisis that followed are fresh in the minds of many of the older Millennial and Gen-X homeowners burned by the housing market in the past. As buyers compete in multiple offer situations and pay well-above asking price for that new home—whether as first-time homebuyers or as move-up buyers—many are wondering whether the housing market is due for a correction.
The Difference Between a Recession and a Housing Crash
For many homeowners, the word Recession is practically synonymous with the 2008 mortgage meltdown. It brings to mind neighborhoods filled with For Sale signs and a massive foreclosure crisis. However, this is an artificial association based on recent history. If we take the long view of the economy, Recessions are generally no more likely to create significant housing downturns than any other movement in the economy.