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A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022

A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022 Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that…

20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List

20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift…

New Build or Existing Home: Which is right for you?

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is far less than the six months that is generally needed to strike a healthy balance between supply and demand.

Tips for Moving During a Pandemic

Moving to a new home is an exciting experience. Don’t let COVID-19 discourage you from moving forward with your dream home. Instead, understand the risk factors and have a plan…

Jobless Claims Rose Sharply Last Week as More States Impose Stricter Business Restrictions

More Americans filed a new unemployment claim last week. In fact, the number of unadjusted initial claims rose to 1.15 million, the highest level since the end of July. It…

Home Prices – A Closer Look at Local Trends

With only a couple of months of available inventory and homes selling in a median of three weeks, it’s no surprise that home prices are continuing to rise across the…

Will There Be a Foreclosure Crisis?

Predictions have been made about whether there will be a foreclosure crisis in 2021. Many people are concerned that, because of the financial distress 2020 brought, there will be a…

Your Home is Your Greatest Gift

During a year that has resulted in quarantining and social distancing, we have spent an exorbitant amount of time in our homes. Despite the difficulties, as this year comes to…

Holiday Open House Decorating Tips

There is a common assumption that the real estate market slows down around the holidays, due to the colder weather and budgets strained by gift-giving. However, this doesn’t have to…

Buying a House: Tips for Financial Success

Buying a house is often the largest financial investment a person makes in their lifetime. As exciting as the experience can be, there are many ways in which new homeowners…