• How is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs

    With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live... Read More

  • Today's Buyers Are Serious About Purchasing A Home

    Today’s homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process – and they’re serious about it. A recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)... Read More

  • Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home

    June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to theNational Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers... Read More

  • A Remarkable Recovery for the Housing Market

    For months now the vast majority of Americans have been asking the same question: When will the economy turn around? Many experts have been saying the housing market will lead the way to a recovery, and today we’re seeing signs of that coming... Read More

  • What Are Experts Saying About Home Prices

    Last week, a very well-respected real estate analytics firm surprised many with their home price projection for the next twelve months. CoreLogic, in their latest Home Price Index said: “The economic downturn that started in March 2020 is... Read More

  • Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today's Market

    Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, 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... Read More

  • What Are The Experts Saying About The Rest of 2020

    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... Read More

  • Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running

    Every year, Gallup conducts a survey of Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are asked to select real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the seventh year in a row,... Read More

  • Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery

    With more U.S. states reopening for business this summer, and as people start to return to work, we can expect the economy to begin improving. Most expert forecasts indicate this economic recovery will start to happen in the second half of this... Read More

  • The Benefits of Homeownership May Reach Further Than You Think

    More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and... Read More

  • A Surprising Shift to the Burbs May Be on the Rise

    While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close proximity to everything from the... Read More

  • Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy

    All eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing consensus that the housing market... Read More

  • Why Home Equity Is a Bright Spark in the Housing Market

    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,... Read More

  • U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises to Highest Point in 8 Years

    For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of... Read More

  • 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,... Read More