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    Why This Summer Is the 2020 Real Estate Season

    By Blake Cory | June 8, 2020

    With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new spring for real estate.... Read More

    Buying or Selling a Home? You Need an Expert Kind of Guide

    By Blake Cory | May 26, 2020

    In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate through the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to... Read More

    6 Reasons Why Selling Your House on Your Own Is a Mistake

    By Blake Cory | May 26, 2020

    There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner or FSBO, please consider... Read More

    Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy

    By Blake Cory | May 19, 2020

    All eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing consensus that the housing market is positioned to be that driving force, the tailwind that is necessary. Some may... Read More

    #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership: Family Wealth

    By Blake Cory | May 19, 2020

    While growing up, we were taught by our parents and grandparents that owning a home is a financially savvy move. They explained how a mortgage is like a “forced savings plan.” When you pay rent, that money is lost forever. When you make a mortgage payment, much of that money accumulates as equity in the... Read More

    A Surprising Shift to the ‘Burbs May Be on the Rise

    By Blake Cory | May 13, 2020

    While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close proximity to everything from the grocery store to local entertainment is definitely a perk, especially if you can also walk to... Read More

    U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises to Highest Point in 8 Years

    By Blake Cory | May 13, 2020

    For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down and spending time... Read More

    Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.

    By Blake Cory | May 5, 2020

    Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded... Read More

    Rise to the Top of the Pool by Selling Your House Today

    By Blake Cory | May 5, 2020

    With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted:  “The housing market... Read More

    What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?

    By Blake Cory | April 28, 2020

    A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in relation to... Read More