how does the housing market look heading into fall?

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how does the housing market look heading into fall?

It started in 2020 with the coronavirus pandemic, as urban dwellers fled the dense cities and moved to the spread-out suburbs, snapping up properties sight unseen in some cases. And as jobs went remote and workers realized they no longer had to live in a set spot, the moves continued in 2021. With a serious lack of inventory, bidding wars ensued, some buyers skipped home inspections or paid cash to lure sellers to accept their offer, and the most-coveted homes sold seemingly the moment they went on the market.

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why homeownership matters

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why homeownership matters

Homeownership and its positive impact on families, communities and the nation's economy has been a source of hope for many during the rough times and tumultuous economy associated with the pandemic. With home sales continuing to skyrocket, the American Dream of homeownership and identifies the many benefits of owning that roof over your head.

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westchester booming housing market continues in 2nd quarter of 2021

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westchester booming housing market continues in 2nd quarter of 2021

Sales of homes in Westchester County continued booming in 2021. The flourishing sales in Westchester County is leading to thriving statistics across the Hudson Valley with numbers higher than compared to the past three years according to Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR).

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the housing market forecast for the rest of 2021, according to realtors

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the housing market forecast for the rest of 2021, according to realtors

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the real estate market into a wild domain. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you’re likely eager to know how long this will last.

In June 2021, home prices across the U.S. surged 24.8% year-over-year — to a median sale price of $386,888 — according to Redfin. During the same time period, the number of homes sold increased 20.6% and the number of homes for sale tumbled 39.6%.

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home affordability in denver and colorado getting worse

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home affordability in denver and colorado getting worse

The real estate scenes in Denver and Colorado as a whole continue to send mixed signals. Earlier this month, the Denver Metro Association of Realtors highlighted data suggesting that the local market could plateau soon, even as the average price for a single-family detached home hit another record high. And now, a new report from the Colorado Association of Realtors cites rising inventory and more pricing flexibility — yet affordability figures have never been worse.

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fairfield, conn.: a ‘relaxed beach town’ where there’s plenty to do

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fairfield, conn.: a ‘relaxed beach town’ where there’s plenty to do

Beaches are among Fairfield’s defining features. The 32-square-mile town has five municipal beaches along its five miles of Long Island Sound coastline, five private beaches around Samp Mortar Lake and another municipal one a mile north, on Lake Mohegan.

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here’s the best place to live in 2021, for the pandemic and much more

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here’s the best place to live in 2021, for the pandemic and much more

Loving where you live has never been more important. While a healthy job market, good schools, and affordability have always attracted homebuyers, the coronavirus pandemic has fueled a new need for a home with plenty of room to stretch your legs—indoors and out.

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combining work and pleasure, buyers snapped up vacation homes in a big way during pandemic

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combining work and pleasure, buyers snapped up vacation homes in a big way during pandemic

Housing markets across the country heated up during the COVID-19 pandemic, but demand for vacation homes, including in Colorado, sizzled, according to a new study from the National Association of Realtors.

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10 great US real estate markets in 2021

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10 great US real estate markets in 2021

In February 2021, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller property value index jumped 12% over February 2020 figures. That hasn’t happened since 2006. Historically low mortgage interest rates coupled with an increase in housing inventory herald the beginning of a buyer’s market. Just one question remains—are you in?

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