Keeping Current Matters

Keeping Current Matters

93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks

April 21, 2021 A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? […]
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Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes

April 12, 2021 Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares: “The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social distancing, and need to […]
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4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure

April 12, 2021 There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen. 1. Almost […]
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Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters 93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks April 21, 2021 A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? […]

Keeping Current Matters Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes April 12, 2021 Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares: “The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social distancing, and need to […]

Keeping Current Matters 4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure April 12, 2021 There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen. 1. Almost […]

Keeping Current Matters Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits April 8, 2021 A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the best investment plan […]

Keeping Current Matters Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market? April 7, 2021 Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our lives are deeply impacted by our nation’s economy. The […]

Keeping Current Matters Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market April 6, 2021 In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that […]

Keeping Current Matters Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year April 5, 2021 If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s estimated that […]

Keeping Current Matters Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC] April 2, 2021 Some Highlights With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), on average, houses are receiving over four offers from buyers and they’re […]

Keeping Current Matters There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards April 1, 2021 Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and down payment assistance […]

Keeping Current Matters Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream? March 31, 2021 Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to slip the bonds of Europe, which was still in many […]

Keeping Current Matters How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget March 30, 2021 Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, shares: “Since January, mortgage rates have increased half a percentage point from […]

Keeping Current Matters What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market March 29, 2021 If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to purchase. The latest Existing […]

Keeping Current Matters 2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC] March 26, 2021 Some Highlights · There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. · Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market. · Let’s connect to discuss your needs and […]

Keeping Current Matters Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market March 25, 2021 Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that are powering big moves for people across the country. Here are the […]