Archive: September 2020

Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | September 14, 2020
Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean

There has been much talk around the possibility that Americans are feeling less enamored with the benefits of living in a large city and now may be longing for the open spaces that suburban and rural areas provide. In a recent Realtor Magazine article, they discussed the issue and addressed comments made by Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National…

Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers | September 11, 2020
Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your family’s growing needs, multi-purpose rooms and dedicated workspaces may be features to consider in your next home. Let’s connect today so you can find a…

Homebuyer Traffic Is on the Rise
For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers | September 10, 2020
Homebuyer Traffic Is on the Rise

One of the biggest surprises of 2020 is the resilience of the residential real estate market. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is now forecasting that more homes will sell this year than last year. He’s also predicting home sales to increase by 8-12% next year. There’s strong evidence that he will be right. ShowingTime,…

The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4%
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | September 9, 2020
The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4%

Last Friday, the Bureau for Labor Statistics released their Employment Report for August 2020. The big surprise was that the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, a full percent lower than what many analysts had forecasted earlier in the week. Though it is tough to look at this as great news when millions of Americans are still without work, the number…

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This?
Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing | September 8, 2020
Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This?

The year 2020 will certainly be one to remember, with new realities and norms that changed the way we live. This year’s real estate market is certainly no exception to that shift, with historic highlights continuing to break records and challenge what many thought possible in the housing market. Here’s a look at four key areas that are fundamentally defining…