Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 2, 2019, 10:00 amOver the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in. […]
What Would Make You Sell Your House?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 30, 2019, 10:00 amThere are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response […]
New Study Reveals One Surprising Reason for the Inventory Shortage
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 24, 2019, 10:00 amThere has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a […]
What to Consider When Choosing Your Home To Retire In
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 8, 2019, 10:00 amAs more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to […]
Why Homeownership Matters Now More Than Ever
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 13, 2019, 11:00 amStudy after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: financial and non-financial (often referred to as emotional […]
Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 8, 2019, 11:00 amEvery year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying at their first residence, AccuWeather […]