by Michele Kubiak | Jul 11, 2022 | Budget Statistics, Economic Factors, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Rates, Planning, Pricing
According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their...
by Michele Kubiak | Oct 14, 2021 | Economic Factors, Home Buying, Home Value, Housing Market Updates
Key Points: They are usually reserved for homebuyers, but bidding wars are becoming more common in the rental home market. In July, rents nationally rose 7% year over year for one-bedroom apartments and 8.7% for two-bedroom apartments. Single-family rentals are also...
by Michele Kubiak | Sep 8, 2021 | Advice for buyers, Buyers, Buying a home, Economic Factors
Looking for the house that suits your needs best within a budget requires expertise. The thought of making the most expensive purchase of one’s life makes everyone nervous, but having real estate agents on your side can reduce stress. Selecting properties from the...
by Michele Kubiak | Aug 10, 2021 | Economic Factors, Housing Market Updates, Market Trends
The housing experts are predicting that the current housing boom will flatten in 2022—or possibly early 2023—when mortgage interest rates rise. The current boom in the last 12-18 months produced some frantic buying, bids in excess of asking prices, and plenty of worry...
