A steep drop in gas prices offset the rising costs of housing and food for many families. Prices were still up 8.5 percent year over year, says a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Although the Fed’s move to calm the market is a step in the right direction, it may not ultimately have much effect on affordability. Anthony West outlines the factors that are contributing to ongoing home value increases. Continue reading
Freeing up more money by lowering monthly rent can give you a new lease on life. Continue reading
Google Trends experienced a spike in searches for the term “housing bubble” earlier this spring, and it hasn’t fully returned to normal levels, hinting that the topic is at least on a lot of minds. Continue reading
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White welcome Tom Ferry to discuss the housing bubble talk, home affordability and marketing. Continue reading
In the first quarter of 2022, just under 45 percent of Black families owned their home, compared to 74 percent of white families, according to a Redfin analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. Continue reading
Take these steps to hire a repair person who’ll get the job done without draining your savings. Continue reading
New studies show that if you already own a home you’re making money. If you don’t? The dream of homeownership is slipping further away. Continue reading
To avoid buyer’s remorse, don’t purchase a condo without covering these crucial steps. Continue reading
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn’t address is affordable housing. ‘Housing is a necessity,’ says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here’s why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly. Continue reading