Money & You What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values? What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values? A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, […]
Real Estate Trends Today’s Expert Insight on the Housing Market Today’s Expert Insight on the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, home prices are forecasted to rise. Results from the Existing Home Sales Report note that home sales declined in March due to the coronavirus, but prices are still strong. Let’s connect so you can better understand your home’s value today.
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Money & You Uncertainty Abounds in the Search for Economic Recovery Timetable Uncertainty Abounds in the Search for Economic Recovery Timetable Earlier this week, we discussed how most projections from financial institutions are calling for a quick V-shaped recovery from this economic downturn, and there’s research on previous post-pandemic recoveries to support that expectation. In addition, we noted how there are some in the business community who believe we […]
Seller Advice Keys to Selling Your House Virtually Keys to Selling Your House Virtually In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these […]
Money & You The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not For Long The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly […]
Real Estate Trends How Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Home Search Process How Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Home Search Process [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: A recent realtor.com survey revealed that buyers are still considering moving forward with the homebuying process, even if they can’t see the home in-person. While they still prefer to physically see a home, virtual home tours and accurate listing information top the list of […]
Real Estate Trends A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis
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Real Estate Trends Today’s Home Buyers Want Lower Prices. Sellers Disagree. Today’s Homebuyers Want Lower Prices. Sellers Disagree. The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell real estate is changing. This is a moment in time that’s even sparking some buyers to […]
Real Estate Trends Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again. Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again. With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost […]
Seller Advice What If I Need to Sell My Home Now? What Can I Do? What If I Need to Sell My Home Now? What Can I Do? Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position […]
Media-Understand before You React Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No. Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No. With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What is a recession? According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: […]
Seller Advice What You Can Do to Get Your House Ready to Sell What You Can Do to Get Your House Ready to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to prep your house for a sale without even going to the store. Your real estate plans don’t have to be completely on hold even while we’ve hit the […]
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Uncategorized Why Home Office Space Is More Desirable Than Ever Why Home Office Space Is More Desirable Than Ever For years, we’ve all heard about the most desirable home features buyers are looking for, from upgraded kitchens to remodeled bathrooms, master suites, and more. The latest on the hotlist, however, might surprise you: home offices. In a recent article by George Ratiu, Senior Economist with realtor.com, he notes how listings […]
Real Estate Trends How Technology Is Enabling the Real Estate Process How Technology Is Enabling the Real Estate Process Today’s everyday reality is pretty different than it looked just a few weeks ago. We’re learning how to do a lot of things in new ways, from how we work remotely to how we engage with our friends and neighbors. Almost everything right now is shifting to […]
Buyer Advice and Aid How to Find the Perfect Real Estate Agent How to Find the Perfect Real Estate Agent There’s a ton of real estate information available in the news today and on the Internet. It can be extremely confusing, especially in times of uncertainty like we’re facing right now. If you’re thinking of buying or selling this year, you need an agent who can help […]
Real Estate Trends Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales? Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales? Ten million Americans lost their jobs over the last two weeks. The next announced unemployment rate on May 8th is expected to be in the double digits. Because the health crisis brought the economy to a screeching halt, many are feeling a personal financial crisis. James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank […]
Money & You The housing sector enters this recession under-built rather than overbuilt The Housing Market Is Positioned to Help the Economy Recover [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Expert insights are painting a bright future for housing when the economy bounces back – and it will. We may be facing challenging economic times today, but the housing market is poised to help the economy recover, not drag it down. Let’s connect […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Why Pre-approval Is a Great Step to Take