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6 Reasons Why Selling Your House on Your Own Is a Mistake

May 20, 2020 · 4 min read

There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a

Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?

May 12, 2020 · 2 min read

With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined by supply as well as the market’s demand for that item. Each month the National A

Why Home Equity Is a Bright Spark in the Housing Market

May 7, 2020 · 2 min read

Given how we have seen more unemployment claims than ever before over the past several weeks, fear is spreading widely. Some good news, however, shows that more than 4 million initial unemployment filers have likely already found a new job, especially as industries such as health care, food and groc

Confused About the Economic Recovery? Here’s Why.

May 5, 2020 · 2 min read

As we continue to work through the health crisis that plagues this country, more and more conversations are turning to economic recovery. While we look for signs that we’ve reached a plateau in cases of COVID-19, the concern and fear of what will happen as businesses open up again is on all of our m

Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes

May 4, 2020 · 2 min read

Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest rep

What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?

April 27, 2020 · 2 min read

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, which is how

Uncertainty Abounds in the Search for Economic Recovery Timetable

April 24, 2020 · 1 min read

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 comm

Will This Economic Crisis Have a V, U, or L-Shaped Recovery?

April 21, 2020 · 3 min read

Many American businesses have been put on hold as the country deals with the worst pandemic in over one hundred years. As the states are deciding on the best strategy to slowly and safely reopen, the big question is: how long will it take the economy to fully recover? Let’s look at the possibilities

The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long

April 20, 2020 · 1 min read

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 unemployed when it was determined that the only way to def

Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again.

April 18, 2020 · 3 min read

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 homes,

Today’s Homebuyers Want Lower Prices. Sellers Disagree.

April 17, 2020 · 1 min read

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 search for a better deal on a home.

Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.

April 13, 2020 · 2 min read

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 Re

Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales?

April 6, 2020 · 3 min read

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 Fed

Why the Stock Market Correction Probably Won’t Impact Home Values

March 31, 2020 · 2 min read

With the housing crash of 2006-2008 still visible in the rear-view mirror, many are concerned the current correction in the stock market is a sign that home values are also about to tumble. What’s taking place today, however, is nothing like what happened the last time. The S&P 500 did fall by over

5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the Last Time

March 16, 2020 · 3 min read

With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at the real estate consult

How the Housing Market Benefits with Uncertainty in the World

March 6, 2020 · 2 min read

It’s hard to listen to today’s news without hearing about the uncertainty surrounding global markets, the spread of the coronavirus, and tensions in the Middle East, just to name a few. These concerns have caused some to question their investment plans going forward. As an example, in Vanguard’s Glo

March 2020 Market Update

March 2, 2020 · 1 min read

How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand

February 18, 2020 · 3 min read

In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working wit

Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey

February 6, 2020 · 3 min read

When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to call their own. This can create multiple offer scenarios and b

February 2020

February 1, 2020 · 1 min read

Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

January 31, 2020 · 2 min read

We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal(WSJ) for the Economic Forecasting Survey predicted we wou

Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?

January 16, 2020 · 2 min read

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 in t

There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House

January 9, 2020 · 1 min read

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 year when the

3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year

January 7, 2020 · 2 min read

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 a good investment, topping other o

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