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Karina Akouka

Axios

Buying a house in Raleigh is easier, but not cheaper
After two-plus years of plummeting inventory and sky-high home prices, Raleigh-area buyers have waited a long time for a little relief.

Karina Akouka

News & Observer

Skyrocketing rent prices in the Triangle are finally cooling. Here’s what that means.
Renters, finally some good news: rents are coming down — slightly.  

Karina Akouka

Axios

Here’s what experts say 2023 holds for Raleigh real estate
AnnMarie Janni, founder and leader of Element Realty Group at Allen Tate Realtors, thinks the market will even out in 2023; not favoring buyers or sellers.

Karina Akouka

Voyage Raleigh

Rising Stars:  Meet Karina Akouka
“I am a realtor coming from a 20-year career in social work. That being said, my heart has always been in serving and helping others.”

Karina Akouka

News & Observer

First-time buyers priced out of starter homes in the Triangle
As North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states, bidding wars became commonplace

Karina Akouka

The Center Square

Housing market poised to accelerate later in 2023
“Buyers are ready to buy, but there’s nothing to buy,” Janni said. “A lot of (new homes) won’t be ready until this summer.”