by Michele Kubiak | Oct 10, 2022 | Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
The current state of the real estate market is a hot topic these days. Even though interest rates are rising, now is still a great time to buy a home. The market is competitive, and homes are selling fairly rapidly, so buyers must be prepared to act fast when they...
by Michele Kubiak | Sep 13, 2022 | DIY, Home Improvement, Home Value, Housing Market Updates
Fresh Paint A coat of new paint can completely change the aesthetic and value of your home. Paint is also one of the cheapest ways to improve your home. Neutral tones are the best choice because they appeal to most home buyers. Walls are the most drastic to change....
by Michele Kubiak | Nov 12, 2021 | Home Buying, Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate Market
Almost without exception, housing analysts are predicting that the housing market will slow down in 2022. At least in terms of price appreciation. Home Prices Continue to Go Up There is good news for both home sellers and home buyers if the experts’ predictions...
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 | Mar 9, 2021 | Home Value, Lumber Prices
Increased demand for single-family housing, much of it driven by the coronavirus pandemic, has housing starts up 30% year over year, according to the U.S. Census. That is part of the issue on the demand side. There has also been a surge in home remodeling, as people...
by Michele Kubiak | Feb 2, 2021 | Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Price Growth
U.S. home price growth surged in the penultimate month of 2020 to a level not seen in nearly seven years. Standard & Poor’s said that its S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index posted a 9.5% annual gain in November, up from 8.4% in October. The...
