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Not All Agents Are Created Equal

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

9 Jul

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate agent can be your essential ... Read More about Not All Agents Are Created Equal

Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low

For Sellers

8 Jul

In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of ... Read More about Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low

Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· Interest Rates· Move-Up Buyers

7 Jul

Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal window of time to make a ... Read More about Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

6 Jul

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell to ... Read More about Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part

America Is Another Name for Opportunity [INFOGRAPHIC]

Infographics· Time-sensitive

3 Jul

Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas?

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

2 Jul

The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be giving way to either suburban or rural life (less ... Read More about Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas?

A Historic Rebound for the Housing Market

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

1 Jul

Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in January 2001. So, what exactly are pending home sales, and why is this rebound so important? According to NAR, the ... Read More about A Historic Rebound for the Housing Market

Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Move-Up Buyers· New Construction

30 Jun

In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned to lead the way out of this recession, builder confidence ... Read More about Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?

What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

29 Jun

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the remainder of 2020 – and the ... Read More about What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates

25 Jun

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial 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, tracking each of the ... Read More about New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?

For Buyers· For Sellers

24 Jun

The New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a well-respected economist who is currently ... Read More about Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?