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AUGUST REAL ESTATE NEWS: THE TRUTH ABOUT WHERE HOME PRICES ARE HEADING

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening or even dipping slightly this year as more homes hit the market. That’s normal with rising inventory. But the bigger picture is what really matters, and it’s far less dramatic than what the doom-and-gloom headlines suggest. Here’s why. Over 100 leading housing market experts were surveyed in the latest Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) from Fannie Mae . Their collective forecast shows prices are projected to keep rising over the next 5 years, just at a slower, healthier pace than what we’ve seen more recently. And that kind of steady, sustainable growth should be one factor to help ease your fears about the years ahead (see graph below) : And if you take a look at ...

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow This Fall

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow This Fall Fall has arrived in many areas of the country but that doesn’t mean that you can’t sti…

HOA Drama and Other Issues Buyers Wish They'd Considered Before the Deal Closed

Being a  first-time home buyer  is exciting. After you finish signing a gazillion  documents  and the keys are finally placed in your hands…

November Gardening & Planting Tips

It's time to enjoy autumn's camellias and dried flowers. Grow Now: Paperwhites With fragrant flowers and multiple blooms, pa…

Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in November

Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in November We'll be honest: We hate the phrase "transitional month." Instead w…

10 Scariest Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Home inspections are  scary . Just when you swear you've found the house of your dreams, a home inspector comes along and tells you…