by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Jun 3, 2022 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographic
Some Highlights It’s important to understand history proves an economic slowdown does not equal a housing crisis. In 4 of the last 6 recessions, home prices actually appreciated. Home prices only fell twice – minimally in the early 90s and then by nearly 20% during...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 21, 2022 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the...
by Sanjay Singh | Aug 18, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes sense. Some claim rapidly rising home prices are impacting demand and, by extension, leading to the recent slowdown in sales...
by Sanjay Singh | Jul 26, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report. Here are three hot topics from...
by Sanjay Singh | Jul 23, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Infographic
Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price...
by Sanjay Singh | Jul 22, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four key components that are...