We Said It Wasn’t a Bubble. Here’s What We Got Right — and What We Missed
Back in 2022, we published a post arguing that the housing market was not in a bubble. We leaned on expert surveys, lending data, and supply fundamentals to make the case. Looking back now with a few years of hindsight, we think it’s worth revisiting that call honestly — because we were right about some things, and we were wrong about others. And both lessons matter for anyone buying or selling today.
Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good news is there are many down payment […]First-time homebuyers and the bank of mom and dad
Clare Losey First-time homebuyers generally lack the money to make large down payments on a home. According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth of renters measured $6,300 in 2019. Meanwhile, U.S. Census Bureau data indicate that nearly half of all renters in the U.S. were younger than 30; an additional quarter were 30-44 years […]
Three housing market signals worth watching
Clare LoseyHousing markets give off clues signifying where they may be headed, so real estate professionals need to pay attention to them, particularly during periods of persistent fluctuation, transition, or uncertainty. Here are three indicators that are especially worth watching over the coming months. High Home Price AppreciationIt’s hardly a secret that home prices have […]
