Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is … [Read more...] about Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being … [Read more...] about Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The … [Read more...] about The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us
5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes
In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes
Why a Smaller Home May Be the Best Fit
Are you a homeowner starting to plan where you’ll live when you retire? When you start to plan where you’ll live when you retire, does that involve downsizing? Let’s connect to explore today’s downsizing opportunities so you can better understand your options. #retirement #downsizing #equity … [Read more...] about Why a Smaller Home May Be the Best Fit
We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It starts with the number of homes … [Read more...] about We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women
Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So … [Read more...] about How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women
There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market
When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended, the housing market would experience a wave of … [Read more...] about There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market