What if I told you that some of the country’s most desirable real estate locations are currently sitting mostly un-utilized? What if I also told you that these places could be a key to opening up more opportunities for homebuyers, senior citizens, etc. More opportunities means more housing. More housing means more supply. More supplyContinue reading “Could empty office buildings bring down home prices?”
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The risks of zero-down loans in this market: Is this 2008 all over again?
It’s baaaaaaaaaaack…. With Bank of America recently announcing their loan option for lower-income households that requires no down payment, no closing costs, and doesn’t base the loan on a minimum FICO score, you might be wondering if this is 2008 all over again. Can we really be repeating these kinds of loans and promoting homeownershipContinue reading “The risks of zero-down loans in this market: Is this 2008 all over again?”
Dead lawn from the heat and drought? Think clover.
Having a clover lawn instead of a traditional grass lawn has been all the rage on social media lately. In fact, #cloverlawn has more than 65 million views on TikTok alone. A well-manicured grass lawn is a very traditional vision in the minds of Americans. These are the same people who spend hundreds of dollarsContinue reading “Dead lawn from the heat and drought? Think clover.”
2022 Market Predictions: Is a crash coming next?
The biggest market question hovering in the air right now, no matter where you live, is how is the housing market doing and will it crash in 2022? The simple answer is that it will not crash this year. There I said it. I don’t like making absolute statements like that, but the forecast forContinue reading “2022 Market Predictions: Is a crash coming next?”
My Biggest Concerns for Sellers Right Now
It’s hardly a secret that sellers have had the run of things recently in the real estate market. Seemingly, sellers can sell without regard to the area, time of year or price point. What if I told you that was a bit of a myth? Sure, there are instances where people pay insane amounts andContinue reading “My Biggest Concerns for Sellers Right Now”