There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way homes are sold.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work and live—and, for many Americans, that includes a change of location.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to reexamine where they live—and in response, many are choosing to relocate.
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The real estate market has had its ups and downs in 2020. When COVID hit in March, the market all but came to a standstill. But that changed in the summer—and buyers are now out in full force, d ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what many people are looking for in their homes—and, as such, it’s shifted major home and design trends.
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Winter is typically a slower season in real estate—but 2020 is poised to change that in a big way.
Low inventory, high buyer demand, and record-low interest rates are setting up this winter s ...
When you sell your home, you want it to sell quickly and profitably—and according to those standards, there’s never been a better time to sell than right now.
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While there’s no denying that there is a lack of inventory across the country (available inventory is down 38 percent year-over-year), according to realtor.com’s Weekly Housing Report ...
In the midst of the pandemic, people are staying home more than ever—and, for many, all that time at home has made them realize that they’re not exactly thrilled with their dwellings.
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COVID-19 has caused many urban dwellers to forgo their big city lifestyle for the suburbs, where there’s more space.
But not every city-to-suburbs move is a successful one—and if you&rs ...
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When you list your home, you don’t want it to sit on the market for months and months. You want to get an offer and make the sale as quickly as possible.
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If only buying and selling houses were as easy “as seen on TV”!
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Urban areas have long been the hottest real estate markets in the country. But the pandemic and stay-at-home orders left many people longing for more space, both indoors and out—and now that res ...
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In normal years, Spring is the hottest homebuying season of the year.
But we don’t have to tell you that 2020 isn’t a normal year—and as a result of the COVID-19 shutdowns, it loo ...
Homeownership is one of the central tenets of contemporary life. Most of us dream of a familiar, comfortable place to call our own, and buying a home is a rite of passage into adulthood, and into our ...
The current real estate market is an excellent example of the law of supply in demand. After a period of slowed activity due to COVID-19, buyers have emerged strong and ready to buy, but the lack of i ...
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Many would-be buyers put their home search on hold when COVID hit in March. But it looks like many of those buyers are resuming their home search—and they have the mortgage applications to prove ...
You work hard. You deserve a vacation. If you’d like to enjoy that blissed-out state of mind more than just two weeks a year, you may be thinking about buying a vacation home.
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After putting their home search on hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are returning to the market ready and eager to purchase a home. But the biggest challenge facing them in toda ...
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When you put your home on the market, you want it to attract buyers and sell quickly and for as much as possible. And, depending on the condition of your home, that might mean making some improvements ...
COVID-19 and the resulting stay-at-home orders had many people putting their real estate plans on hold. But as restrictions are lifted and the country continues to open, it looks like the coronavirus ...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many potential buyers decided to put their home search on hold. But it looks like buyers are getting back to searching for homes online.
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The shelter in place orders that have been in effect for weeks across the country have many people spending more time at home than ever before. And after spending so much time in their homes, many of ...
Mortgage Rates Remain Near Record Low for 6th Week
Interest rates are currently at a near 50 year low. They are lower than they have been since before 1980 and are projected to remain stea ...
The coronavirus is completely changing the real estate industry, and stay-at-home orders have presented unique challenges for buyers. Not only are they unable to tour properties in person, but, in som ...
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Traditionally, when you sell your home, you want to get as many people in to see your property as possible; open houses and frequent tours from potential buyers are the norm.
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If you’re the handy type, buying a fixer-upper can be a challenging, gratifying, and all-around fun experience. But even if you consider yourself a master of all things DIY, there are certain ho ...
A recent article from realtor.com outlined key strategies for keeping your home germ-free during the coronavirus pandemic, including:
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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing is our new normal—and could continue to be the norm for the foreseeable future. But staying at home and keeping a safe distance from o ...
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The coronavirus pandemic is causing uncertainty across the nation—and for many, that includes financial uncertainty.
Luckily, there are options for homeowners impacted by the coronavirus. In& ...
Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common la ...
If you’ve been thinking about shrinking your square footage and moving into a smaller home, you’re probably well-aware of the obvious advantages: There’s less to clean, heat, and coo ...
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Real estate agents bring a lot of value to the home-buying or selling process, thanks to their expertise and knowledge of the local market. But how much, exactly, do buyers value their ...
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For most first-time buyers, purchasing a home is the biggest purchase of their lives—but according to a recent survey, the majority of them don’t exactly feel prepared.
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As the old saying goes, you can’t buy happiness. But you can buy a home—and, according to a new study, that’s pretty much the same thing.
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