Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 29, 2020, 11:00 amThis year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with […]
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 1, 2020, 11:00 amHomeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there […]
Buyer Interest Is Growing among Younger Generations
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 28, 2020, 10:00 amThe demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a close by early fall. However, 2020 is anything but a normal year, and the housing […]
Do You Need to Know More about Forbearance and Mortgage Relief Options?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 15, 2020, 10:00 amEarlier this year when the nation pressed pause on the economy and unemployment rates jumped up significantly, many homeowners were immediately concerned about being able to pay their mortgages, and understandably so. To assist in this challenging time, two protection plans were put into place […]
How Will the Presidential Election Impact Real Estate?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: September 2, 2020, 10:00 amThe year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, a recession causing historic unemployment, and a level of social unrest perhaps never seen before have all changed the way we live. Only the real estate […]
Homeownership Rate Continues to Rise in 2020
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 29, 2020, 10:00 amSo far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a […]
Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 17, 2020, 10:00 amThe 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major […]
Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 11, 2020, 10:00 amBuying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather […]
Homeownership Rate on the Rise to a 6-Year High
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 11, 2020, 11:00 amRegardless of the lack of inventory on the market, the U.S. homeownership rate has climbed to a 6-year high. The United States Census Bureau reported that it increased to 65.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, representing the highest level in the past six years. […]
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 18, 2020, 11:00 amIn the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. […]