With 2020 coming to a close, it’s time to really start thinking about what 2021 will bring, especially when it comes to what homebuyers want. Zillow.com has released ...
Read More »First-time Homebuyers Look to Micro-Home Movement
Tiny houses are not new, but COVID-19 and resultant lifestyle changes are making the movement more popular, according to IPX1031, a Fidelity National Financial Company blog, which conducted a ...
Read More »A New Age of Housing
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the December edition of MReport. Picture this: It’s 2030. The last of the millennials are reaching their early 30s. In the ...
Read More »Housing Professionals Must Be ‘Strategic’ When Facing 2021 Challenges
In the latest episode of DS5’s Inside the Industry, we’re speaking with Elizabeth Squires, Director of Client Account Management at Safeguard Properties. She discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on the ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: What Housing Will Look Like in 2021
2020 has been an unprecedented year for the economy and every industry, including the housing market. Despite the many challenges COVID-19 has presented, the housing market has made ...
Read More »How COVID-19 Case Numbers Impact Metropolitan Home Sales
Any real estate professional will tell you that selling and buying homes during 2020 has been an intense process. The speed of sales has never been faster, for ...
Read More »Mortgage Banking Businesses Awarded for Embracing Diversity
Seven mortgage bankers are being recognized as leaders in inclusion and diversity efforts. Yearly, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) spotlights companies that are outstanding in areas of organizational ...
Read More »Experts Anticipate ‘Strong Activity’ for the 2021 Housing Market
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a 2021 consensus outlook on the economy and housing market at its virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit. The consensus includes predictions ...
Read More »How 5 Biden Policies Could Impact First-Time Homebuyers
The current housing market can be very difficult and daunting to first-time buyers. Low inventory and expedited sales can make the decision-making process especially scary for those without ...
Read More »Northern California Home Values Dip Following Wildfires
According to a recent Redfin report, the wildfires that ravaged through Northern California in 2018 wreaked havoc on home values across the region. Plummeting home values are not ...
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