2014 Real Estate Forecast

[James N.]

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/year-596016-percent-homes.html?page=1

"Gabe Cole bought and sold 15 homes last year as part of his sideline as a house flipper.

This year, however, the Newport Beach real estate broker anticipates his side business will slow down because foreclosures and short sales are drying up."

From the article above, here are eight of the top real estate trends we're likely to see in 2014.

1. Lower home price appreciation

2. More inventory

3. Improving economy creates more buyers

4. New home sales to rise

5. Mortgage rates to rise

6. Credit may get easier

7. Rent continue rising

8. Commercial recovery remains slow