How Likely Is a Real Estate Market Crash?

The housing market in the United States is a hot topic right now. I've seen videos showing lines of people waiting to get into an open house showing. Relatives of mine just went through the home-buying process and lost out on homes despite offering tens of thousands over the asking price.

It begs the obvious question: Is this a housing bubble, and if/when it will likely pop? It's a tough question to answer because nobody knows for sure. However, you can look at the data and history of the housing market to get a sense of how things might play out in the months and years ahead.

I will admit that the housing market feels like a bubble right now, and perhaps it is a bubble. Housing prices are going up constantly, and it's fair to wonder how much longer most families will remain in the market for a home. But there are some reasons why a "bubble burst" may not be as violent as you think.

Source Fool.com