Nationwide, businesses are beginning to reopen, employees are returning to work, and retail and service sales have started to increase. And as the economy begins to strengthen, many wonder if the real estate market will be the driving force behind its recovery. Will the Housing Market Affect the Economy’s Recovery? In 2008, the housing market […]
The year started out very economically promising—low unemployment, a soaring stock market, and an overall thriving economy. And then, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, forcing global closures, business shutdowns, and nationwide stay at home orders. The resulting 2020 unemployment rate has been more than just shocking…it’s also been almost historically high. Soaring 2020 Unemployment Rate Isn’t […]
With constantly changing restrictions and regulations on business, travel, and even everyday life, the way we buy, sell, and even see homes has changed drastically in the last few weeks. Fortunately, modern tech—like virtual tours—makes it easier than ever to get up close and personal… right from the comfort of your couch. And now, we’ve […]
For many renters, the dream of owning a home seems like just that—a dream. And with rental rates rising in recent years, saving for a down payment while continuing to pay more and more in rent has become almost impossible. But there’s good news on the horizon for would-be buyers! Stable Rental Rates Mean More […]
The new year brings with it a number of big events—a presidential election and talks of a possible recession, to name a few—and that means predicting the real estate market is a bit challenging. What the experts have to say might surprise you. Here are some interesting 2020 real estate projections. Mortgage Rates Will Stay […]
As years go by, our priorities naturally change. Perhaps your household size has increased or decreased, or you’ve seriously downsized your number of possessions. Whatever the circumstances might be, it is important that your home matches your current needs. It may see tough to initially admit that you are ready to make such a significant […]
Over the past year, experts have been going back and forth over whether or not the United States is headed for a recession. More recently the risk of a recession has waned, but even with the possibility on the horizon, real estate remained strong. In fact, real estate was ranked by Americans as the safest […]
True or false: if you’re buying a home, you need to have at least a 20% down payment? If you answered true, you aren’t alone—so did 62% of Americans. But in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth—and you don’t have put off your home-buying dreams just because you can’t come up with 20% […]
Here is the fifth installation of “Buyer’s Remorse” blog series. Each week we will go into depth on our list of expert tips on how to navigate buyers remorse in the home buying process. Every home buyer will experience “buyer’s remorse” several times on their way to realizing that dream. This blog will help Triangle area home buyers […]