Are home prices *really* falling?

Are home prices *really* falling?

Prices still projected to rise – but stable for now Recent real estate headlines might look a little bleak, with descriptions like “plunging” home prices and a “slumping” market. But are they really? Let’s start with the market: Yes,…

The upside to higher rates

The upside to higher rates

July 29, 2022. The new normal. We saw new data from the National Association of Realtors that purchase contracts dropped by 8.6% in June – the lowest since 2011. We also saw the Federal Reserve raise interest rates again in a continued effort to curb inflation.

Your Guide to Homebuying for Tipped Employees

Your Guide to Homebuying for Tipped Employees

Plenty of individuals depend on tips to support some or all of their earnings. This trend is especially prominent in the service and hospitality sectors, where millions of Americans work and rely on gratuities as a significant part of…