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The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to Climb

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

16 Sep

Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry by tracking each of the following: ... Read More about The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to Climb

Is Now a Good Time to Move?

For Buyers· For Sellers· Interest Rates· Pricing

15 Sep

How long have you lived in your current home? If it’s been a while, you may be thinking about moving. According to the latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in 2019, homeowners were living in their homes for an average of 10 years. That’s a long ... Read More about Is Now a Good Time to Move?

Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

14 Sep

There has been much talk around the possibility that Americans are feeling less enamored with the benefits of living in a large city and now may be longing for the open spaces that suburban and rural areas provide. In a recent Realtor Magazine article, they discussed the issue and addressed comments ... Read More about Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean

Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· Infographics· Move-Up Buyers

11 Sep

Some Highlights With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your family’s growing needs, multi-purpose rooms and dedicated workspaces may be features ... Read More about Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Homebuyer Traffic Is on the Rise

For Sellers· Move-Up Buyers

10 Sep

One of the biggest surprises of 2020 is the resilience of the residential real estate market. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is now forecasting that more homes will sell this year than last year. He’s also predicting home sales to increase by 8-12% next ... Read More about Homebuyer Traffic Is on the Rise

The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4%

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

9 Sep

Last Friday, the Bureau for Labor Statistics released their Employment Report for August 2020. The big surprise was that the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, a full percent lower than what many analysts had forecasted earlier in the week. Though it is tough to look at this as great news when millions ... Read More about The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4%

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This?

Housing Market Updates· Interest Rates· Pricing

8 Sep

The year 2020 will certainly be one to remember, with new realities and norms that changed the way we live. This year’s real estate market is certainly no exception to that shift, with historic highlights continuing to break records and challenge what many thought possible in the housing market. ... Read More about Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This?

Thank You, Essential Workers

Holidays· Time-sensitive· Uncategorized

7 Sep

To all essential workers on this Labor Day, thank you. ... Read More about Thank You, Essential Workers

The 2020 Homebuyer Wish List [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers· Infographics

4 Sep

Some Highlights The word “home” is taking on a whole new meaning this year, and buyers are starting to look for new features as they re-think their needs and what’s truly possible. From more outdoor space to virtual classrooms for their children, buyers have a growing list of what they’d like ... Read More about The 2020 Homebuyer Wish List [INFOGRAPHIC]

Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace

For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Move-Up Buyers

3 Sep

Homebuying has been on the rise over the past few months, with record-breaking sales powering through the market in June and July. Buyers are actively purchasing homes, and the momentum is continuing into the fall. It is, however, becoming harder for buyers to find homes to purchase. If you’ve been ... Read More about Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace

How Will the Presidential Election Impact Real Estate?

Demographics· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Interest Rates

2 Sep

The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, a recession causing historic unemployment, and a level of social unrest perhaps never seen before have all changed the way we live. Only the real estate market seems to be unaffected, as a new ... Read More about How Will the Presidential Election Impact Real Estate?