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...
My October 2022 real estate market update begins with the news that the September consumer price index (CPI) report which came out last week showed higher than expected increases, despite actions taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation. Here are a few...
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...
Welcome to my September 2022 real estate market update. As you may have heard by now, in an effort to combat ongoing inflation the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday, marking the fifth increase of 2022. While the Federal Reserve Rate...
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year. They have been rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next. Here are some key strategies to...
