Why Are Home Prices so High?

Why Are Home Prices so High?

Why are Real Estate Prices so Persistently High? From the US to Canada and Australia, home prices are extremely high and they may not fall, according to housing experts. There is some outrage, but there’s little action about it, because people don’t know what’s causing the problem. So they remain quiet and frustrated. It’s understandable…

California Housing Market Update Predictions

California Housing Market Update Predictions

California Real Estate Market Forecast August 2022 saw buyers jump back into the California housing market to capitalize on some lower mortgage rates, however with the Fed rate hike, that brief interest rate respite may have ended. The demand raised sales and home prices temporarily, however pending sales are down 39.1% from last year. The…

Housing Market Roundup!

Housing Market Roundup!

News Roundup for a wild Real Estate Market as we head toward 2023! The 2022 housing market rodeo isn’t over yet.  There’s a lot happening in US housing markets, and there’s plenty of uncertainty for homebuyers and home sellers, about where housing markets are heading in the next 12 months. It’s going to be a…

Vancouver Housing Market

Vancouver Housing Market

Vancouver Housing Market Update and Forecast Vancouver has built its reputation as one of the most beautiful cities and locations in the world. The modernization of the city, incredible mountain vistas, moderate climate with a surprising amount of yearly sunny days, high tech center growth, tourism and neighboring mountain recreation areas makes this area a…

Housing Inventories in Florida Bottoming

Housing Inventories in Florida Bottoming

Florida Housing Supply Dries Up The Florida housing market remains one of the hottest housing markets in 2022 despite a continually diminished listings of Florida homes for sale. The lack of housing construction is a topic I’ve been writing about for years. It’s due to government policies (NIMBY) resistance to new housing development and it’s…

New MLS Listings Grow

New MLS Listings Grow

Housing Supply – New Listings NAR reports a dip in new home listings this week, however in many cities, new listings were rising.  See NAR’s latest report below on those cities with the most new listings. New listings were up substantially this year vs last. In Florida in June, new listings rose 21% and in…

Calgary Real Estate Market Forecast

Calgary Real Estate Market Forecast

Calgary Housing Market and Update The residential real estate market across Calgary is similar to most housing markets including Toronto, Mississauga, Vancouver, Kelowna and Montreal.  Housing sales in the last 13 months, and in particular the first half of this year were up sharply. The question is whether sales and prices will continue rising or…

10 Powerful Tips for Home Sellers Who Must Have the Best Price

10 Powerful Tips for Home Sellers Who Must Have the Best Price

How to Sell Your Home for the Best Price Chances are if you’re looking at the housing market stats or the MLS listings, it’s because you want to get the best price, perhaps better than the comparables in your neighborhood. You ask “How do I get the best prices for my home?” The answer is real estate…