Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate? With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined by supply as well as the market’s demand for that item. Each month the National … Continue reading Home Values – Will they Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined by supply as well as the market’s demand for that item. Each month the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real … Continue reading Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
Why Home Equity Is a Bright Spark in the Housing Market
Given how we have seen more unemployment claims than ever before over the past several weeks, fear is spreading widely. Some good news, however, shows that more than 4 million initial unemployment filers have likely already found a new job, especially as industries such as health care, food and grocery stores, retail, delivery, and more increase … Continue reading Why Home Equity Is a Bright Spark in the Housing Market
This Time Housing will bring us out of the Recession
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost homes, and were out of work during the … Continue reading This Time Housing will bring us out of the Recession
Recission? Yes! Housing Crash? No
If we’re not in a recession yet, we’re about to be in one. This time, however, housing will be the sector that leads the economic recovery. With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. … Continue reading Recission? Yes! Housing Crash? No
How Technology Is Enabling the Real Estate Process
Today there are virtual processes that are starting to become more widely accepted, it does not mean that this is the way things are going to get done from now on. Under the current circumstances, however, technology is making it possible to continue much of the real estate transaction today. Today’s everyday reality is pretty … Continue reading How Technology Is Enabling the Real Estate Process
Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales?
Ten million Americans lost their jobs over the last two weeks. The next announced unemployment rate on May 8th is expected to be in the double digits. Because the health crisis brought the economy to a screeching halt, many are feeling a personal financial crisis. James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, explained that the … Continue reading Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales?
Refinance – Is now a good time for you?
Is Now a Good Time to Refinance My Home? With interest rates hitting all-time lows over the past few weeks, many homeowners are opting to refinance. To decide if refinancing your home is the best option for you and your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons … Continue reading Refinance – Is now a good time for you?
St Patrick’s Day in Punta Gorda
St. Patrick may be the patron saint of Ireland, but many St. Patrick’s Day traditions were born in the United States According to Wikipedia Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of … Continue reading St Patrick’s Day in Punta Gorda
Making Homebuying Easier to Understand
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working … Continue reading Making Homebuying Easier to Understand