Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ahead.Lawrence Yun, Chief...
The Winter Housing Market Forecast Won’t Be Chilly
This year has been full of surprises, but the biggest might be how exceptional the housing market is performing, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said on Tuesday. In a panel at the NAR 2020 Realtors Conference and Expo, Yun discussed what...
Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War
With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot...
The Economic Impact of Buying a Home
With businesses starting to slowly open back up again in some parts of the country, it’s important to understand how housing can have a major impact on the recovery of the U.S. economy. As we’ve mentioned before, buying a home is a driving financial force in this...
How will COVID-19 Impact the Housing Market?
Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, has been following the situation closely, watch this video for his thoughts on how COVID-19 will impact the national housing market and economy.
How Owning a Home Can Make You Happier
Homeownership comes with all sorts of struggles that renters never deal with. If you rent and your roof leaks, for example, a call to your landlord fixes that (or it should). You don’t have to worry about unexpected expenses, fluctuating property values, or much of...