The past year was a challenging one for many Americans, so it came as a surprise that the real estate market was such a bright spot. Mortgage rates fell dramatically while home prices and purchases increased, and this momentum is expected to continue into 2021. Here is a summary of the National Association of REALTORS’ ...
With mortgage rates having dropped to incredible lows, 2020 was a great time to buy a home, and 2021 should kick off the same way. However, with so many people interested in buying, home sellers have been at an advantage in many real estate markets. Buying a home is still a smart decision for many ...
A once-in-a-century pandemic may seem like a strange time to buy a home, but many Americans have decided the timing is just right. Driven by low mortgage rates, increased teleworking and changing priorities, home purchases have jumped recently. Here’s why so many people have decided that now is the right time to buy a home.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if selling your home was as easy as putting it on the market as is and waiting for someone to make an offer? That may be wishful thinking, but you can increase the odds of a quicker deal if you spend enough time preparing to sell your home. With a few ...
In a matter of months, the coronavirus has reshaped the lives and plans of countless Americans in big ways and small. If you’re one of the many households that was preparing to buy or sell a home this year, you may be wondering if you can still safely, smoothly and affordably accomplish that goal.
