by Megan Micco | Nov 25, 2024 | Market Update
With the presidential election in the rearview mirror, I now turn my attention to how the economy may be impacted by the proposed policies of the incoming administration. In my November 2024 real estate market update, I’ll be taking a look at the most recent...
by Megan Micco | Oct 23, 2024 | Market Update
As we move through the final quarter of the year, my October 2024 real estate market update provides critical insights into how Berkeley’s housing market is adapting to shifting economic conditions. Despite signs of softening from pandemic highs, the local market...
by Megan Micco | Sep 27, 2024 | Market Update
The high interest rate regime that began in March of 2022 was finally reversed when the Federal Reserve lowered it’s benchmark rate by 0.50% on September 18th, the first decrease in four years. The move was anticipated but the ‘supersized’ half-point...
by Megan Micco | Aug 25, 2024 | Market Update
Summer is winding down and we’ve seen some clear signs that inflation is under control. Unfortunately, it the job market is not looking as resilient as it originally appeared earlier in the year. In my August 2024 real estate market update, I examine the most...
by Megan Micco | Aug 1, 2024 | Mortgages
With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting – even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you’ll eventually find...