Author Archives: Ron Erickson

Some Highlights If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Continue reading The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC]→

According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do Continue reading Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices→

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers Continue reading Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates→

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, Continue reading What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market→

During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home Continue reading Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?→

There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make Continue reading Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago→

Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you. In truth, Continue reading The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines→

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates Continue reading What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market→

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