by Michele Kubiak | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
by Michele Kubiak | Mar 15, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...
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by Michele Kubiak | Mar 10, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider. Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take...
by Michele Kubiak | Mar 9, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer. 1. Lean on a Real...
by Michele Kubiak | Mar 7, 2023 | Buyers, Demographic, First Time Home Buyers
During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at...
by Michele Kubiak | Mar 6, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things...
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