by Alicia Persson | Apr 24, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
The Multi-Family Revival How are Americans reacting to still-high interest rates like last year, fierce competition with hopeful renters and single-family homebuyers, and an ongoing affordability crisis? The answer lies in Multifamily Housing. In a challenging housing...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 17, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
How to Prevent Squatters! In a tough real estate market, squatters trespassing and living in someone else’s property for free is all over the news. These individuals take advantage of vacant properties and “squatter’s rights” in an attempt to establish occupancy in a...
by Alicia Persson | Apr 16, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Make Clarifications about Buyer Agent Commission As many are aware, the recent NAR ruling has prompted a lot of questions from homebuyers, home sellers, and real estate professionals alike regarding the source of a buyer agent’s commission...
by Cassandra Mathes | Apr 10, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
An Instant Reaction to the Fed’s Decision to Not Lower Rates in March 2024 RATES ARE STILL NOT DROPPING. You might not think this indicates a real estate boom on the horizon… but I do. Younger generations are approaching the housing market cautiously,...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 20, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
Updates on the NAR Class Action Lawsuit At Marketplace Homes, real estate is our passion, so when big changes can affect how real estate agents do business, we’re all about getting the most accurate and well-rounded picture of the situation. A lot of people are...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 7, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
When will the Fed lower interest rates? As we move into spring selling season, homebuyers across America are asking when the Federal Reserve will start some mortgage rate cuts. Currently the average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is around 6.67%, which is higher...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 27, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
Why are build-for-Rent Homes Hot in 2024? Build-for-rent, also known as Build-to-rent homes, are dwellings built specifically for the purpose of renting out. In 2024, this type of real estate is attracting many enthusiastic investors who want to capitalize on the...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 9, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
Who’s Buying Houses Right Now? After 11 interest rate hikes and historic inflation rates after a pandemic that rocked the world, the housing market in the United States (and globally) has been on quite the roller coaster ride. Homebuyers in 2024 have been hopeful that...
by Amalia Graham | Feb 2, 2024 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends
Homes of The Chiefs, 49ers, and Taylor Swift: Celebrity Homes Let’s admit it: We all enjoy seeing celebrity houses! The real estate portfolios of celebrities are typically impressive. Filled with mansions sporting amenities such as tennis courts, in-house theaters and...
by Alicia Persson | Jan 16, 2024 | Real Estate Trends
Are open floor plans going out of style? Closed floor plans: For years, they were yesterday’s news. In recent interior design trends, it’s been all about open concept floor plans. But in recent years, there have been reports of buyers looking for more walls. What...
by Alicia Persson | Dec 5, 2023 | Real Estate Trends
Will house prices go down in 2024? Affordability and high interest rates have been the talk of the year among homebuyers — and for good reason! Home prices throughout 2023 have overall been stuck high due to low inventory and the tried-and-true rule of supply and...
by Alicia Persson | Dec 1, 2023 | Real Estate Trends
Will 2024 be a good time to buy a house? As interest rates continue to remain high and a low inventory of homes still plagues many markets, potential homebuyers are wondering if 2024 will be a good time to buy a house. It’s no secret that this housing market presents...
