As previously mentioned, 2021 marked one of the best years for real estate in recent memory. After the coronavirus pandemic stifled home sales throughout the country, the real estate market rebounded at a quicker pace than anticipated. However, the real estate market still deals with longstanding housing inventory challenges. In addition, rising home prices and […]
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Chicago Home Prices Appreciate Despite Limited Housing Inventory
With the United States continuing to witness record-setting inflation levels, Chicago home prices see massive appreciation. Of course, this market correction comes after a two-year period of record-low mortgage rates and a lackluster 2020 real estate year. Hot off the trail of 2021’s real estate market rebound, Chicagoland real estate affordability grows farther out of […]
2022 Mortgage Rates: Analysts Forecast Higher Rates in the New Year
2021 represented a banner year for real estate, leaving many to inquire about 2022 mortgage rates. Last year, mortgage rates hovered around record low numbers. Real estate experts largely attributed this to the prevalence of the coronavirus pandemic, and its numerous variants. Factors Driving Up 2022 Mortgage Rates The United States real estate market faced […]