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56% of Consumers Unafraid of In-Person Real Estate Events
Survey: Most buyers seem ready to move forward with deals. In general, more people feared COVID-19’s effect on society (61%) than how it might impact them. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 … Continue reading
Realtor.com: Expect listing prices to rise this summer
Since the housing market reached what many see as its bottom in mid-April, signs of recovery have re-emerged in May. While the spring home-buying season was delayed due to state … Continue reading
Home-Improvement Projects Surged – But Will It Last?
Sales surged during stay-at-home orders, and some think they’ll plummet later in the year as a result. One wild card: Will a second COVID-19 surge create all-new demand? Stuck at … Continue reading
How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Transform Housing?
Beyond immediate pandemic-caused problems in the real estate industry, two other changing factors could have a long-term influence: The economy and people’s attitudes. The coronavirus pandemic is roiling the real … Continue reading
Did the Pandemic End the Open Office Space Trend?
Open-layout workspaces may be prime targets for retrofits as companies tried to shield workers from COVID-19 – could the office cubicle make a comeback? The COVID-19 pandemic is making employers … Continue reading
Buyers Aren’t Backing Down – New Loan Applications up 54%
Many buyers view the pandemic as an opportunity rather than challenge. Mortgage bankers say the number of mortgage applications and amount requested keeps going up. Homebuyers are entering the market … Continue reading
Real Estate Is Seeing a V-Shaped Economic Rebound So Far
The market quickly hit bottom during stay-at-home orders but then bounced back with renewed vigor. Long-term strength, however, likely depends on unemployment trends. A number of Americans decided to upgrade … Continue reading
Summer home-buying set to take off
Applications for purchase mortgages gained for the seventh consecutive week to a level that was 18% higher than a year ago, further evidence that we’re headed into a strong summer … Continue reading
Listing Isn’t Good for Pets? 95% of Their Owners May Move On
A Realtor.com survey found that two-thirds of pet owners would even forego a dream home if it couldn’t easily accommodate their pets. While buyers may not buy a home specifically … Continue reading
Seller’s or Buyer’s Market? It’s Up for Debate
How many buyers backed off waiting for prices to fall? How many lost income and are gone for good? How many homeowners can still afford their mortgage? How has the … Continue reading