Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?
In todays real estate market, the buzz is all about how its a great time to sell your house. Buyerdemandis high, and there simply arent enough homes available to buy to meet that growing need. This meansnow is the time…
Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You
According to theU.S.Census Bureau,median rentcontinues to rise. With todayslow mortgage rates, theres great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further.While the best timeline to buy a home is different…
4 Reasons Why the Election Won't Dampen the Housing Market
Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years. That decision will have a major impact on many aspects of life in this country, but the residential real estate market will not be one of them.Analysts will try…
Buyer Interest Is Growing Among Younger Generations
The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a close by early fall. However, 2020 is anything but a…
How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership
Many people are eager to buy a home right now whileaffordabilitycontinues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recentsurveybySparks Researchshows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to homeownership.…
6 NEW HOME DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2020
1. Formal Dining Rooms are Back!Bold patterns and colors are in! And homeowners are applying them to their dining rooms. The dining room doesn't have to be only for holidays anymore. Homeowners are bringing artwork and beautiful light fixtures to…
Why Today’s Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure
Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families impacted financially by COVID to delay mortgage payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when forbearances end.Some originally forecasted that up…
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy
TheSeptember Jobs Reportissued by theBureau of Labor Statisticsreported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is well below what experts projected earlier this year, it still means millions of people are without work. Theres no way to…
Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery?
The residential real estate market has been shining a light on this countrys current economic situation. All-time low mortgage rates have caused the housing market to push forward through this major health crisis. Lets look at two reasons for the…