Question

Why might buying a home during a recession be a good decision for some consumers? Check all that apply. a. Housing prices are down. b. It is easier to get a mortgage. c. Less demand means more options for buyers. d. Less demand means less competition with other buyers. e. Fewer houses are on the market.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Housing prices are down.

c. Less demand means more options for buyers.

d. Less demand means less competition with other buyers.

Explanation:

A recession is a decline in economic activities in a country, characterized by rise in unemployment, fall in income, and fall in aggregate demand.  

During recession because of fall in purchasing power, and decline in aggregate demand, prices naturally will fall and housing prices will fall as well.

A recession is characterized by accumulation of inventory, availability of many unsold stock means more options for buyers.

Fall in demand as a result of lack of purchasing power during recession means less competition with other buyers.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. Housing prices are down.

c. Less demand means more options for buyers.

d. Less demand means less competition with other buyers.

Explanation:

During a recession in the economy, the aggregate demand is on a lower side. This makes the housing prices lower. Lower prices due to lower demand, imply more options for the buyers. Lower demand indicates less competition with other buyers for a buyer.

Hence, all (a), (c) & (d) are the main solutions to the problem, that's why it's easier to get a mortgage.