Here's Why a Near-Term Recession Shouldn't Crush the Housing Market

These days, a number of financial experts are sounding warnings about a potential recession. And there's reason to believe they may be right.

That said, recessions aren't always drastic, and some can be short-lived. And if a recession does hit within the year, it won't necessarily come anywhere close to mimicking the massive recession Americans endured between 2007 and 2009.

But still, it would be wrong to call recession fears unfounded. The Federal Reserve is moving forward with interest rate hikes in an effort to slow inflation. As borrowing gets more expensive, consumer spending is apt to decline. That could result in an economic downturn -- one that leads to higher levels of joblessness and more general uncertainty.

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