The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021. Home … [Read more...] about New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling or Staying Put
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The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and … [Read more...] about The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate? Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% … [Read more...] about Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
Will Your Home Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue. Whatever your reasons are for taking on a … [Read more...] about Will Your Home Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?
The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.1 However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be … [Read more...] about National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?
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