Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988. And, data from the latest rental report from Realtor.com shows rents continue to grow today, even though it’s at a slower pace than we saw at the height of the pandemic: “In March 2023, the … [Read more...]
Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market
Is The Housing Market Bubble About To Burst
IS THE HOUSING MARKET BUBBLE ABOUT TO BURST? From Your Friends at Northwest Atlanta Properties Questions we’ve been asked lately: “What’s going on with housing prices?” “Why should we buy now when the market is sure to decline?” “Is the housing bubble about to burst?” We hear these questions quite a bit from people nervous about the economy, bank failures, real estate, employment, and other sectors. When it comes to housing, in our opinion, there are a lot of buyers still hot on the trail … [Read more...]
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, a property data provider, foreclosure filings are up 6% compared to the previous quarter and 22% since one year ago. As media headlines call … [Read more...]
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Considering how each one of these factors is changing gives you the full picture of home affordability today. Here’s the latest. 1. … [Read more...]
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