During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:

Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:

“I expect housing …

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. 

Comparing this …

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers …

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other …

Some Highlights

• While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.
• Last July, prices started to decline, but around February, they began climbing back up.
• If you put your plans to move …

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, …

Some Highlights

• Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home.
• Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.
• If you’re looking to buy …

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about …

Some Highlights

• The inspection is a major part of the home selling process.
• Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again.
• Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side …

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying …