As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, it’s something you may want to consider. According to research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), vacation home sales are up 57.2% ... » Learn More about What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends
More Young People Are Buying Homes
More Young People Are Buying Homes There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First ... » Learn More about More Young People Are Buying Homes
4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that ... » Learn More about 4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association ... » Learn More about What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy. The financial crisis that accompanied the current ... » Learn More about Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again