The Starbucks Effect
A recent Harvard Business School study reveals the "Starbucks Effect" on home prices. The authors say a new Starbucks raises prices by 0.5% in a ZIP code. Read more here.
A friendly reminder to call me for a free consultation over a cup of coffee at Starbucks to discuss the value of your home. :)
NO HOUSING RECESSION OVER HORIZON
"Though no one can know the future, the likelihood of a nationwide home price collapse is near nil for the foreseeable future. My forecast over the near term is that housing starts will rise 8% in 2018 and another 8% in 2019. - Lawrence Yun, NARS Chief Economist . Read more
Improving supply helps slow escalating home prices in Western Washington KIRKLAND, Washington (September 7, 2018) - House-hunters in Western Washington can choose from the largest supply of homes in three years, and they are facing fewer bidding wars, according to officials from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Read more
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