It’s not just the housing market. The prices of U.S. consumer goods have been rising faster than at any 12-month period since 1982, according to the Consumer Price Index, released Friday. Continue reading
For the first time, Fannie Mae is forecasting all the way out to 2023, when it expects the economy to enter “mature state of the business cycle,” with the risk of another recession moving into focus. Continue reading
At the National Association of Realtors’ national conference on Friday, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared promising insights about 2022. Continue reading
Financial guru and real estate investor Grant Cardone described the current real estate market as experiencing a “super cycle” onstage Thursday at eXp Realty’s Las Vegas gathering EXPCON. He also said that “real inflation” hasn’t arrived but is coming. Continue reading
Although rates will rise, they will remain very competitive when compared to historic averages, and it would take a significantly greater increase in rates to negatively impact prices. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why. Continue reading
Inflation is a growing concern for many Americans. These affordable but attractive dollar store finds can help agents get a home showing-ready on a budget. Continue reading
Slowed contract signings in September are a likely sign that home price growth will soon come back down to earth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. Continue reading
Spiraling home values, soaring inflation and increased interest rates mean less buying power for all consumers. In other words, the house they can afford today may be out of reach tomorrow. Here’s what your clients need to know. Continue reading
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into how consumers feel about the market based on Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey. The incremental shifts across the results indicate that consumers are feeling the market cool. Continue reading
High costs, high taxes and high inflation hit homeowners in all price ranges, but the situation is especially hard on those with fixed or limited sources of income. Here are a few ways you can help distressed homeowners stay in their homes. Continue reading