Monthly Archives: May 2021
Making a Home for the Brave Possible
VA Home Loans provide unique opportunities for Veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families in recognition of their service to our Nation. For eligible individuals, options associated with VA Loans can help make the dream of homeownership a reality. If you or someone you know may benefit from a VA Loan, let’s connect to answer your... Read More
Cash In on Today’s Housing Demand by Selling Your Second Home
This is a great time to cash in on an unprecedented demand for houses. If you’re ready to liquidate your portfolio while buyers are actively in the market, let’s chat! View my newest video here: https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/videos/0d253c85/?a=718498-eeaaaba4874ff93a2617905868d5e6a9 Sources used for data: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index Read More
Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast
Some Highlights In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed. Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has dropped to just 17 short days. If you’re looking to sell your house... Read More
How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some still have concerns about whether or not it’s truly affordable to buy a home right... Read More
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle. Understanding how housing affordability works and the main market factors that impact... Read More
Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come. realtor.com “.... Read More
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight... Read More
Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market
Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market Some Highlights Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are four ways to make sure you’re positioned for success when making a home purchase, even when the scale tips toward sellers. Let’s connect to make sure you’re armed... Read More
Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment
Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest rating in survey history. Let’s connect if you’re ready to make... Read More