Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?

by Julia Lowell | Jun 30, 2020 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Sellers

In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned to lead the way out of...

What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

by Julia Lowell | Jun 29, 2020 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Sellers

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 are revising their forecasts for the...

Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Julia Lowell | Jun 26, 2020 | Sellers

Some Highlights  For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who...

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

by Julia Lowell | Jun 25, 2020 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Sellers

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing...

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?

by Julia Lowell | Jun 24, 2020 | Buyers, Sellers

The New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a...