The gig economy has blown up in the past few years, with more and more people choosing to work as freelancers, either by starting their own businesses, or by picking up non-salaried jobs from bigger companies. According to the Freelancers Union, over 50 million Americans worked this year as freelancers, a number that represents roughly 35% […]
Are Prices High because Rates are Low?
Why Are Home Prices Rising So High? Blame Record-Low Mortgage Rates. When the coronavirus pandemic gutted the strongest U.S. economy, many assumed another recession would bring rock-bottom home prices along with it. Instead, home prices defied logical assumptions—and soared to new heights. Paradoxically enough, one of the biggest drivers of the double-digit price hikes is […]
How We Bought an Unlisted Property
While trying to buy a house this summer, I assumed our real estate options were limited to homes that were officially for sale. Well, guess what? We ended up buying a house that wasn’t even listed—and learned that this home-buying strategy wasn’t just possible, but often preferable if you’re purchasing property in a competitive market. […]
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