The pandemic has been difficult for all of us. However, there is one bright spot amid all the hardship: the real estate market is thriving. With so many of us stuck at home, traffic on real estate sites has skyrocketed. For brokers and agents, now is the time to seize the opportunity and revamp our […]
Where is the Millennial Home Buyer? Why Fewer Young People Are Buying Real Estate
Homeownership has long been touted as part of the American Dream. However, for younger generations, that dream has been nearly unobtainable. With ever-increasing debt, rising home prices, and a trend towards urban living, millennials have been slower to buy than the generations before them. But the millennial home buyer is finally entering the market, and […]
Home Buying Remains Strong in 2020
In March, as life all but came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many real estate professionals held their collective breath and waited for catastrophe. However, despite doomsday predictions from some experts, home buying remains strong. In fact, home sales are trending to beat last year’s numbers, even amid the worst pandemic […]
2020 Real Estate Market Trends Amid Coronavirus
If you’re a real estate professional, you’re probably a little uneasy as you watch shutdowns continue to impact the local economy. However, across the nation, residential real estate is booming as city dwellers continue somewhat of a mass exodus to the suburbs. So far, real estate market trends aren’t taking a dive, despite early concerns […]
Is It Time for Realtors to Go Back to Work?
As COVID-19 cases plateau across the country, many industries are opening up. Is it time for Realtors to get back to work, too? The Spring real estate cycle is upon us. With interest rates at historic lows, many buyers are ready to purchase a home, even amidst a pandemic. Home sales have slowed during the […]
Protecting Yourself When Viewing a Home: COVID-19 Edition
If you’re interested in purchasing a home, now is a great time to do so. Even in this season of economic uncertainty, home sales remain steady across much of the country. Plus, interest rates are at historic lows. However, as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the world, how can you stay safe when viewing […]