Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 19, 2020, 11:00 amThere’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting the fact that our eyes aren’t as good as they used […]
Should I Sell My House This Year?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 28, 2020, 11:00 amIf one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the current selling sentiment […]
How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 22, 2020, 11:00 amHome values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home. Here’s some more good news: […]
Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 17, 2020, 11:00 am Some Highlights: Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market. A strong economy and lower mortgage rates have made it easier for […]
5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 23, 2019, 10:00 amDid you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to 64 million in 2016. The 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National […]
Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 11, 2019, 10:00 amThe Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine percent.The Fed’s survey also showed that […]
Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 6 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 28, 2019, 10:00 am Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years. Stock owners are more positive about real estate than stocks as an investment. Of the 4 listed, real estate […]
What is Important to Boomers when Selling their House?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 6, 2019, 10:00 amIf you are a “baby boomer” (born between 1946 and 1964), you may be thinking about selling your current home. Your children may have finally moved out. Your large, four-bedroom house with three bathrooms no longer fits the bill. Taxes are too high. Utilities are […]
Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 29, 2019, 10:00 amAs loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average […]
Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 21, 2019, 10:00 amMany studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving. The 2019 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trend Report by NAR clarifies this point! […]