June 2022

The two words ‘summer vacation’ evoke grand plans to jet-set across the globe to satiate your zest for life. 

From private adventures in Jackson Hole, to exploring the ancient wonders of Athens, to indulging your senses via the natural thermal springs in Ischia, there’s a destination for everyone to enjoy. 

Find inspiration for your next getaway in this article.

You'll Scream for Janet Jackson's $9M NYC Apartment.
The pop star has listed her longtime Manhattan condo. The $8,995,000 unit features Central Park and city skyline views.

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The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1

But while some had hoped 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, the U.S. real estate market continues to boom, despite rising interest rates and decreasing affordability.

So what’s driving this persistent demand? And is there an end in sight?

Here are three factors impacting the real estate market right now. Find out how they could affect you if you’re a current homeowner or plan to buy or sell a home this year.

I MORTGAGE RATES ARE RISING FASTER THAN EXPECTED

Over the