Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house.But the truth is, even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t headed for a crisis.Foreclosure Activity Rising, but Less Than Headlines SuggestIn recent years, the number of foreclosures has been very low. That’s because, in 2020 and 2021, the forbearance program and other relief options were put in place to help many homeowners...