The economy never rests which means it’s again time for my March 2023 real estate market update. And how quickly things change. Last week saw Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifying before congress and indicating that further interest rate hikes may be...
When it comes to listing a home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. Homeowners who try to do it themselves – or...
We’re now well into 2023 and there is a slew of new national economic data for us to chew on. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Commerce Department Retail Sales report, and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) 10-year forecast for the economy and the...
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up Berkeley home values to eye-popping levels. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers in Berkeley who enter the market today may need to reset their...
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom...
