by Vimi Shukla | Dec 10, 2024 | Affordability, Home Prices, Inventory
As inflation continues to strain household budgets and business costs, many are asking: what will it take to bring prices down? While rising costs are influenced by a variety of factors, several key areas could help ease inflation in the near future. 1. Supply Chain...
by Vimi Shukla | Sep 18, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, New Construction
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. And both of these things can be a big help if...
by Vimi Shukla | Aug 14, 2024 | Affordability, Economy
In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer. Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts...
by Vimi Shukla | Aug 8, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, New Construction, Sellers
If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing, or previously-owned, homes....
by Vimi Shukla | Aug 7, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, Economy, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the...
