The housing market went a bit bonkers in 2021. By mid-summer, housing inventory was at an all-time low, prices were surging, and homes were under contract within a matter of hours. It’s been a great market for sellers and sellers’ agents, but buyers have had more difficulty. The lack of housing – particularly affordable housing […]
The Best Places to Holiday this Season
Looking to escape the cold and head somewhere tropical this winter? Or maybe you want to take advantage of the snow and hit the slopes. Does a weekend in the city excite you, or would you rather escape the COVID madness in a cozy cottage? Whatever you’re chasing, we’re sure you could use a little […]
Why the Zillow Home Buying Program Failed
In early November, the Zillow home buying program known as Zillow Offers announced its departure from the iBuying sector. What happened with Zillow Offers? And does this mean iBuying is a thing of the past? What is an iBuyer? iBuyers are a relatively new phenomenon in the real estate market. An iBuyer (instant buyer) is […]
Is This the End of Real Estate Websites?
Real estate is big business, and corporations are cashing in. Large real estate conglomerates like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin have drastically changed the real estate landscape over the past decade. With so much money in their corner, does the “little guy” still stand a chance? Should individual agents and small brokerages spend money on websites? […]
The End of the Eviction Moratorium: What Does it Mean for Real Estate?
Looking back, it seemed to happen overnight. One day, it was business as usual in America. The next day, the country was in lockdown, with businesses shutting their doors and millions of Americans out of work. Panic set in: how would tenants pay their rent? How would landlords and homeowners pay their mortgages? Enter the […]
Real Estate Market Trends: Summer 2021 Recap
What a difference a year makes! In the summer of 2020, many real estate professionals nervously watched as a pandemic slowed the nation to a crawl. Some worried the real estate market might take a massive hit. One year later, the real estate market is booming. Home prices are soaring. Inventory is at an all-time […]