by Michele Kubiak | May 11, 2021 | Buyers & sellers, Housing Market Updates
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has...
by Michele Kubiak | Apr 29, 2021 | Buyers & sellers, Housing Market Updates
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have...
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by Michele Kubiak | Apr 23, 2021 | Buyers & sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographic
Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a...
by Michele Kubiak | Apr 22, 2021 | Buyers & sellers, Housing Market Updates
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be...
by Michele Kubiak | Apr 21, 2021 | Buyers & sellers, Interest Rates
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below...
by Michele Kubiak | Apr 14, 2021 | Buyers & sellers
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the...
