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 country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning veterans used the benefits […]
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If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are
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With home prices continuing to deliver double-digit increases, some are concerned we’re in a housing bubble like the one in 2006. However, a closer look at the market data indicates this is nothing like 2006 for three major reasons. 1. The housing market isn’t driven by risky mortgage loans. Back in 2006, nearly everyone could
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Housing Market Insights For 2022 Yes we are at the half way mark of 2021 already!!! Yes interest rates are still low, inventory is coming up and inflation is on the rise!! So what is on the horizon as we move into the second half of 2021 and peak into 2022?? My Market Musings for
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be striking, you should take these numbers with a grain of salt, as the situation highlights a short-term
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What are experts forecasting? Charlotte here with your market insights for the start of a New Year, a new month, and a new quarter. Experts are forecasting that this year is one in which we can be optimistic about real estate for three key reasons. 1. The Economy The economy is expected to continue improving. Tim
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Is the Housing Market Going to Crash in 2021? Charlotte here with your insights into the current market. Today I want to shine a bit of light on the topic of forbearance and the impact on the market going into 2021. I’ve heard from several of you that a crash is in the near future
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Hi! Charlotte here with your market insights as we head into September 2020. the last month of the third quarter. The Wall Street Journal says, “A strong economic recovery depends on effective and sustained containment of COVID-19,”. With 91% of business and academic economists agreeing somewhat or strongly that economic recovery depends on containing the
