What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

by Julia Lowell | Mar 17, 2021 | Buyer & Seller, New Construction

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement on March 11,...

How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?

by Julia Lowell | Feb 24, 2021 | Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Pricing, Sellers, Selling Myths

The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are...

Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical. [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Julia Lowell | Feb 5, 2021 | Buyers, Infographic, New Construction

Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing upgrades and managing negotiations, while staying within your budget from start to...

Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

by Julia Lowell | Nov 25, 2020 | New Construction, Sellers, Selling Myths

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or...

Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy

by Julia Lowell | Nov 4, 2020 | Buyer & Seller, New Construction

As the economy recovers from this year’s health crisis, the housing market is playing a leading role in the turnaround. It’s safe to say that what we call “home” is taking on a new meaning, causing many of us to consider buying or selling sooner rather than later....

Do You Need to Know More about Forbearance and Mortgage Relief Options?

by Julia Lowell | Oct 15, 2020 | Demographics, Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, New Construction

Earlier this year when the nation pressed pause on the economy and unemployment rates jumped up significantly, many homeowners were immediately concerned about being able to pay their mortgages, and understandably so. To assist in this challenging time,...