An Economic Slowdown Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis

All things considered, a recession does not equal a housing crisis, and current economic conditions will not lead to a repeat of 2008.

• The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an economic slowdown.
• The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th.

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