• Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season,Michael Copenhaver

    Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season

    If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for the holiday season. T

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  • Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?,Michael Copenhaver

    Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?

    Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above historic annual averages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), annual appreciation sin

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  • An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers,Michael Copenhaver

    An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers

    Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction, the nation’s job recovery has slowed. The consensus reaction is best exemplified by a quote from Glassdoor Senior Economist, Daniel Zhao: “We saw positive job gains,

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