Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Rita George | Oct 18, 2019 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates

Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for the release of their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate...

3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market

by Rita George | Oct 17, 2019 | Housing Market Updates

No one knows for sure when the next recession will occur. What is known, however, is that the upcoming economic slowdown will not be caused by a housing market crash, as was the case in 2008. There are those who disagree and are comparing today’s real estate market to...

3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World

by Rita George | Oct 16, 2019 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates

If you’re searching for a home online, you’re not alone; lots of people are doing it. The question is, are you using all of your available resources, and are you using them wisely? Here’s why the Internet is a great place to start the home-buying process, and the...

Be on the Lookout for Gen Z: The Next Generation of Homebuyers

by Rita George | Oct 15, 2019 | Housing Market Updates

You’ve likely heard a ton about Millennials, but what about Gen Z? In the next 5 years, this generation will be between the ages of 23 and 28, and they’re eager to become homeowners faster than you may think. According to realtor.com, “Nearly 80 percent of Generation...

Existing-Home Sales Report Indicates Now Is a Great Time to Sell

by Rita George | Oct 14, 2019 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates

The best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The latest Existing-Home Sales Report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), reveals that demand for housing continues to be strong, but the...

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth

by Rita George | Oct 9, 2019 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates

Many people plan to build their net worth by buying CDs or stocks, or just having a savings account. Recently, however, Economist Jonathan Eggleston and Survey Statistician Donald Hays, both of the U.S. Census Bureau, shared the biggest determinants of wealth, “The...