Will real estate ever be normal again? Here's what you need to know now
There’s never been a housing market quite like this before.
Today’s real estate agents are pulling double duty as therapists, consoling heartbroken homebuyers who lost out on their fifth—or 15th—home. First-time homebuyers around the country are being outbid by investors—some of whom are willing to pay more than $100,000 over asking price. Wealthy buyers offering all cash for second homes are sending prices ever higher, pushing the dream of homeownership out of reach for many folks.
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You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house in Lake Arrowhead. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment.
There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading
to some dramatic headlines.
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.
There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.
You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:
Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment.
