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Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?

In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned to lead the way out of this recession, builder confidence might be […] https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2020/06/30/are-new-homes-going-to-be-available-to-buy-this-year/?a=492508-5792a6ba3fc4f971e5ea39a74a0ea948&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the remainder of 2020 – and the outlook is extremely encouraging. […] https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2020/06/29/what-are-experts-saying-about-the-rest-of-2020/?a=492508-5792a6ba3fc4f971e5ea39a74a0ea948&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights  * For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. * According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who decided to FSBO last year did so to avoid paying a commission or fee. But, homes sold with an agent net 6% more than those sold as a FSBO according to Collateral Analytics. * Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house on your own, let’s connect to discuss your options. https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2020/06/26/think-you-should-for-sale-by-owner-think-again-infographic-2/?a=492508-5792a6ba3fc4f971e5ea39a74a0ea948&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home […] https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2020/06/25/new-index-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-real-estate/?a=492508-5792a6ba3fc4f971e5ea39a74a0ea948&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?

The New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a well-respected economist who is currently the Chief Economist at Indeed, the world’s […] https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2020/06/24/should-we-be-looking-at-unemployment-numbers-differently/?a=492508-5792a6ba3fc4f971e5ea39a74a0ea948&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Are the Experts Saying About Future Home Prices?

A worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. Normally, there’s a simple formula to determine the future price of any item: calculate the supply of […] https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2020/06/23/what-are-the-experts-saying-about-future-home-prices/?a=492508-5792a6ba3fc4f971e5ea39a74a0ea948&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger