As our world is changing so rapidly with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many people are wondering how long this will last and what impact it will have on the economy. As such, many who were thinking about buying a home in Albuquerque may think they should put that goal on hold. But should you suspend your home search now? The short answer is "no." Here's why.

Despite all the unsettling changes happening and the effect it's having on the economy right now, it will very likely be followed by economic expansion like we’ve seen play out in the U.S. economy many times over.

What are experts saying about an economic rebound? It starts with a forecast of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

According to Investopedia:

“Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period. As a broad measure of overall domestic production, it functions as a comprehensive scorecard of the country’s economic health.”

Based on the GDP, three leading financial institutions state that the economy will see a projected sharp decline followed by a steep rebound in the second half of this year. A recent study from John Burns Consulting also notes that past pandemics have also created V-Shaped Economic Recoveries, and they had minimal impact on housing prices. This certainly gives hope and optimism for what is to come as the crisis passes.

Keeping this history in mind, many business owners are being optimistic about the economy making a strong return. A recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers shows that 66% of business owners feel that their companies will return to business as usual within a month of the passing of the pandemic. A solid 90% feel that within 1-3 months, things will be back to normal. 

From expert financial institutions to business leaders across the country, we can clearly see that the anticipation of a quick return to normal once the current crisis subsides is not too far away. 

With these things being considered, if you had been wanting to buy a home in Albuquerque, there's no reason to stop your progress on searching for a home.

One thing you can do to stay on top of your home buying process is to get pre-approved for a mortgage, which you can do from home. Getting pre-approved will hep you get a better idea of what you can afford so that you can move forward with confidence in buying a home in Albuquerque.

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