Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Western Massachusetts Real Estate in 2022 The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage […]
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Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Western Massachusetts Real Estate in 2022
5 Gotta Do’s in Western Massachusetts during April for a Worry-Free Summer
Quickshare: Facebook Twitter Email 5 Gotta Do’s in Western Massachusetts during April for a Worry-Free Summer By: Kelley Walters Battle bugs before they bite (or sting!) you — and check the attic for problems. Tackling five simple tasks now gives you a head start on spring. That leaves you plenty of worry-free time to enjoy the […]
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher […]
4 Graphs that demonstrate why this is NOT a housing bubble
A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the […]
