Housing inventory continues to be the big hurdle in today’s housing market. While it has been reported repeatedly that homes-for-sale inventory pickings are slim, the pandemic has made the situation
What Younger Home Buyers Want
Younger generations are now redefining the purpose of a home, and they are more serious about it than ever.
Recently YPulse conducted a marketing report called No Place Like Home in
Home sales hit new high watermark during unusual times
As the nation continues to struggle against COVID-19, one industry appears to be seeing surprising growth. Home sales are hot right now, and even a pandemic can’t seem to slow
When coffee and equity go hand in hand
Starbucks. We search for them on freeways as if they are ports in a storm, use them as an oasis when shopping to rest our weary feet, meet business people
Real estate trends that are taking hold in 2020
The coronavirus is fast-forwarding some of the real estate trends that were developing over the last few years. Let’s take a look at the trends that are taking hold are
Construction trades push jobs numbers higher
Jobs are on the rise, thanks in large part to a boost in the construction industry.
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that nonfarm
Low single-family housing inventory persist as the decade begins
Although the real estate market is healthier now than it was a decade ago, certain struggles persist. Unfortunately, low inventory levels continue to burden markets across the nation; this ultimately
Accessory dwelling units are being used for fun, family and profit
Casitas. Granny flats. Tiny homes. Back yard in-laws units. She-sheds. Man caves. Call them what you will, but across the country they are now being used not only for fun,
Dipping interest rates help single family home permits surge ahead of predictions
It’s a numbers game, but it’s one everyone in the real estate and the home building industry watches. While construction of new houses fell more than 9% in September, there
Timely payments and a surge in refinances mean lower foreclosures
Mortgage “performance.” Sounds like a fun financial song and dance, right? If you recall the days of heavy foreclosures, however, it’s no joke, especially to the mortgage servicing industry. And