For nearly two years now, hesitant buyers have been asking agents the same question: “Are we in a bubble?” We don’t think so. On today’s State of the Market podcast, real estate experts Kelly Skeval and Karen Hollands share their market predictions for 2022. After that, they discuss several investment strategies that have been proven effective in both buyer and seller markets time and again. Other topics covered include 2022’s hottest real estate markets, whether or not to raise rents during the pandemic, and why first-time home buyers have it so hard right now.

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Listen to This Podcast and Learn:

  • Want to be a guest host on State of the Market? [1:34]
  • About Karen Hollands [2:27]
  • Real estate predictions for 2022 [3:15]
  • FSBO homes hit 40-year low [5:40]
  • Why Karen likes FSBO leads [7:08]
  • Why sellers should use an agent [10:22]
  • Are we in a housing bubble? [13:52]
  • A strong sign that we’re not in a bubble [15:27]
  • Karen’s experience as a landlord in New York [24:04]
  • Why first-time home buyers have it so hard right now [25:42]
  • Why Kelly isn’t raising rents for her tenants [28:19]
  • Smart real estate investment strategies for the younger generation [33:25]
  • Why Tampa will be 2022’s hottest market [35:38]
  • 2022’s top five hottest markets (according to Zillow) [37:39]
  • How home preferences vary between baby boomers and millennials [39:19]
  • How far $1.3M will go with markets in Maine, New Mexico, and New York [41:09]

About The Author

Aaron Amuchastegui

Aaron has experienced some of life’s lowest lows and highest highs. In the past 10 years, Aaron has started several companies and led them to success. He’s also bought and sold more than 700 homes nationwide. As Aaron says, he’s gone from “being broke to being blessed.” On the Real Estate Rockstars Podcast, he’s hoping to drive others to succeed by sharing guests’ inspiring stories.