The real reason for the frenzy in the real estate market

The real reason for the frenzy in the real estate market

ByJosh Bernoff

US home prices increased 24% year-over-year in May, the highest increase in more than 20 years. The market is in a frenzy, with some home buyers bidding six figures over asking prices and sellers selling many homes within a week of their hitting the market. What’s really going on? It’s not like the last housing…

How to buy a used car or a house — managing risk with online and offline resources
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How to buy a used car or a house — managing risk with online and offline resources

ByJosh Bernoff

I just bought a used car and I’m on the verge of buying a used house. Making such purchases requires lots of information. You can’t collect it all online, but it sure helps. Because I’ve been alive for more than 60 years, I am used to making big purchases with lots of personal hand-holding and…