There Isn’t One Mathematically Correct Answer To ‘What Is Value’
A weekend topic starting with Tech Crunch. "You could hardly blame people looking to sell their startup shares, or those looking to buy them, for feeling unsure about where to meet on price, and that's exactly what's happening right now,…
There Is Panic In The Market
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "More and more homes in Citrus Heights and the Sacramento region are seeing reductions in prices from original list price. Appraiser Ryan Lundquist says it’s a different market today than just a…
Buyer’s Remorse Kicked In The Minute The Papers Were Signed
A report from WHIO TV in Ohio. "The housing market has seen a significant surge during the pandemic, but now it’s beginning to slow down. Rhonda Chambal, President of Irongate Realtors, said, 'I actually have a brother-in-law who is an…
Buyers Are Saying I’ve Had Enough And Sellers Are Starting To Freak Out
A report from Market Watch. "Daryl Fairweather — Redfin’s chief economist, who also worked at the Boston Fed says we’re seeing early signs that the housing market is starting to cool, at least in pricey coastal metros. 'Buyers in markets…
Now Anger Meets Fear
A report from the News & Observer. "Summer has warmed up in South Carolina, but the same can’t be said for its housing market. To some realtors, the higher interest rates and the higher sales prices themselves have begun to…
Home-Buyers Have Become Hard To Find
A report from the Mortgage Research Center. "The share of U.S. properties for sale that received competitive offers from buyers in April dropped to the lowest level in more than a year, according to Redfin. 'Higher rates are also limiting…
The Safety Valve Of Being Able To Sell In A Rising Market Is No Longer There
A report from the San Diego Reader in California. "Like a flock of birds changing flight abruptly and in unison, so could go the real estate market. One Sunday, a few months ago, I held an open house for one…
Once The Hype Was Exposed, The Selloff Was Unforgiving
A weekend topic starting with the Marina Times in California. "San Francisco’s real estate market may be cooling off a bit. 'Some tech folks have lost up to a third of their stock portfolio’s value this year. Along with other…
It’s A Very Different Conversation In February Than It Will Be In June Because The Market Has Completely Changed
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Nearly one in five sellers dropped prices during the four week period ended May 22, Redfin Corp. said. 'The picture of a softening housing market is becoming more clear, especially to home…