Tag: Inflation

'Frustration Grows Among Buyers as Home Prices are Rising Faster than Inflation

The signs of a crazy spring home buying season can be seen and felt across the country, as buyers flock the market and listings are going off as soon as they are posted. While the odds are definitely in the sellers’ favor, buyers are becoming increasingly frustrated over the rising prices of homes in the market. Can first-time buyers still keep up with the high prices?

'Occupancy Rate: Why Downtown Real Estate Investors Are Not Concerned?

Occupancy rates appear to be less of a worry for investors, as a notable shift had taken place in the commercial property market in the downtown area of Seattle. This was according to Alan Harvey, manager and local economist of IDEAeconomics, a website promoting the post-Keynesian views.