Auto Added by WPeMatico
Earlier this year, many economists and market analysts were predicting an apocalyptic financial downturn that would potentially rattle the U.S. economy for years to come. They immediately started to compare it to the Great Depression of a century ago. Six months later, the economy is still trying to stabilize, but it is evident that the […]
Is the Economic Recovery Beating All Projections? Read More »
Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the 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 by tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home
The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to Climb Read More »
There has been much talk around the possibility that Americans are feeling less enamored with the benefits of living in a large city and now may be longing for the open spaces that suburban and rural areas provide. In a recent Realtor Magazine article, they discussed the issue and addressed comments made by Lawrence Yun,
Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean Read More »
![Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://hodgesrealestateservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200911-KCM-Share-549x300-1.jpg){kind=small}
Some Highlights With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your family’s growing needs, multi-purpose rooms and dedicated workspaces may be features to consider in your next home. Let’s connect today
Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs [INFOGRAPHIC] Read More »
Last Friday, the Bureau for Labor Statistics released their Employment Report for August 2020. The big surprise was that the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, a full percent lower than what many analysts had forecasted earlier in the week. Though it is tough to look at this as great news when millions of Americans are
The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4% Read More »
![The 2020 Homebuyer Wish List [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://hodgesrealestateservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200904-KCM-Share-549x300-1.jpg){kind=small}
Some Highlights The word “home” is taking on a whole new meaning this year, and buyers are starting to look for new features as they re-think their needs and what’s truly possible. From more outdoor space to virtual classrooms for their children, buyers have a growing list of what they’d like to see in their
The 2020 Homebuyer Wish List [INFOGRAPHIC] Read More »
The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, a recession causing historic unemployment, and a level of social unrest perhaps never seen before have all changed the way we live. Only the real estate market seems to be unaffected, as a new forecast projects
How Will the Presidential Election Impact Real Estate? Read More »
When most of us begin searching for a home, we naturally start by looking at the price. It’s important, however, to closely consider what else impacts the purchase. It’s not just the price of the house that matters, but the overall cost in the long run. Today, that’s largely impacted by low mortgage rates. Low
It’s Not Just About the Price of the Home Read More »
With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy
Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War Read More »
