Real Estate Trends 2020 Expert Forecast in Numbers
Buyer Advice and Aid Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You? Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You? The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years. It’s not, however, just the price of a home […]
Real Estate Trends 2020 Luxury Market Forecast 2020 Luxury Market Forecast By the end of last year, many homeowners found themselves with more equity than they realized, and at the same time their wages were increasing. When those two factors unite, it can spark homeowners to think about making a move to a larger or more expensive home in the luxury space. […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation […]
Money & You National Cut Your Energy Costs Day National Cut Your Energy Costs Day [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: On January 10th of each year, “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day” encourages consumers to reduce their overall energy costs by improving home efficiency. According to Freddie Mac, a typical U.S. family spends $2,200 per year on energy bills. By making energy efficient upgrades, you could reduce your […]
Real Estate Trends 2020 Housing Market Insights
Money & You There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your Home There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House If you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that many people believe the winter months aren’t a good time to sell a home. As realtor.com Senior Economist George Ratiu recently noted, “Sellers tend to be more reluctant to list during the colder time of […]
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Buyer Advice and Aid The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready? The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready? Which month do you think most people who are considering buying a home actually start their search? If you’re like most of us, you probably think the surge happens in the spring, likely in April. Not anymore. According to new research, January 2019 was only 1% behind […]
Real Estate Trends Big Demand for Small Homes Big Demand for Small Homes Movies, tv shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different. Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is not projected to change as we continue into the beginning of […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year 3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year Outside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home this year instead of waiting. 1. Buying a Home is a Great Investment Several reports indicate that real estate is […]
Money & You Top Renovations for Maximum ROI Top Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: If you’re planning on selling your house in 2020, these are the top renovations that will give you the highest Return on your Investment. Regardless of how long you’re planning on staying in your current home, it’s smart to be aware of which home renovations add the […]
Real Estate Trends The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible recession occurring before the end of the year, predicting what will happen in the 2020 U.S. housing market can be challenging. As a […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Why You Should Buy A Home in 2020
Uncategorized Here’s to a Wonderful 2020! Here’s to a Wonderful 2020! We hope 2020 is a great year for you, both personally and professionally!
Real Estate Trends Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market When closing out another year, it’s normal to wonder what’s ahead for the housing market. Though there will be future inventory issues, we expect interest rates to stay low and appreciation to continue. Here’s what three experts are saying we’ll likely see in 2020: Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com “I think […]
Seller Advice Why You Shouldn’t “For Sale By Owner” Why You Shouldn’t “For Sale By Owner” Rising home prices coupled with the current inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their homes on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might be hard to execute well for the vast majority of sellers. Here […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Choosing the right real estate professional is one of the most impactful decisions you can make in your home buying or selling process. A real estate professional can explain current market conditions and break down what they will mean to you […]
Money & You Why You Shouldn’t FSBO
Buyer Advice and Aid Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise Looking ahead, 2020 is projected to be a strong year for homeownership. According to the Freddie Mac Forecast, “We expect rates to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.8% in 2020.” If you’re currently renting, 2020 may be a great time to think about making a jump into homeownership […]