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Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low

July 8, 2020 - General Information

In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 8, 2020

Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

July 7, 2020 - General Information

Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 7, 2020

Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part

July 6, 2020 - General Information

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 6, 2020

America Is Another Name for Opportunity

July 3, 2020 - General Information

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Monica Foster July 3, 2020

Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas?

July 2, 2020 - General Information

The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 2, 2020

A Historic Rebound for the Housing Market

July 1, 2020 - General Information

Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in January 2001. So, what exactly are pending home sales, and why is [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 1, 2020

Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?

June 30, 2020 - General Information

In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 30, 2020

What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

June 29, 2020 - General Information

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 29, 2020

Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again

June 26, 2020 - General Information

Some Highlights For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 26, 2020

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

June 25, 2020 - General Information

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing [...] Read More

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Monica Foster June 25, 2020

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