Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers.
Continuing ReadingGoing into the release, the expert consensus was for 1.58 million jobs to be added in July, and for the unemployment rate to fall to 10.5%.
Continuing ReadingA recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers.
Continuing ReadingWith 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.
Continuing ReadingWe’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year.
Continuing ReadingAs remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out of bigger cities?
Continuing ReadingToday’s homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process – and they’re serious about it.
Continuing ReadingAmerica has faced its share of challenges in 2020. A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, a financial crisis leaving millions still unemployed, and an upcoming presidential election that may prove to be one of the most contentious in our nation’s history all continue to test this country in unimaginable ways.
Continuing ReadingIt’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling great strength in the recovery of the housing market and an indication that even in a time of crisis, Americans still feel confident about buying a home.
Continuing ReadingIn 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 the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge in unemployment—and is now trending higher than the 29% to 32% average in past years since 2012.”
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