Studies Suggest Buyers Prepared to Hit the Ground Running
Google and realtor.com report a big uptick in buyer activity – time spent searching for homes, viewing specific listings and sharing homes with friends – and two Fla. cities rank … Continue reading
Big Question: How Many At-Home Workers Will Commute Again?
The answer impacts commercial and residential sales. Some employees want to go back, but a few might be surprised to find it’s mandatory. Employers say it affects hiring. News reports … Continue reading
More home shoppers are willing to buy without seeing the property first
During a time when we are told to stay home for our own good, there are still home shoppers out there. But how are they shopping? According to a survey … Continue reading
Fla.’s Ban on Evictions Extended Through June
Just hours before the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures was set to expire, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order that extends the current ban to July 1. Hours … Continue reading
Real Estate Leaders Speak Out Against Racism
Top RE brokerages recently contacted agents. A Keller Williams task force will work “to eliminate racial disparity.” Redfin plans a deeper analysis of company disparity. Nationwide protests over police brutality … Continue reading
Builders Expect Higher Demand in Exurbs
Home sellers near city limits may see higher buyer demand. Builders predict a work-from-home trend will increase new-home sales in areas where land is still affordable. The COVID-19 pandemic is … Continue reading
Is now a good time to buy a home?
This spring home-buying season is anything but normal. What traditionally has been known as the busiest season for buying and selling homes has been upended by COVID-19. The pandemic has … Continue reading
Homebuyers and sellers are ready to return to open houses
Despite open houses pausing over the spread of COVID-19, a new survey from the National Association of Realtors said that 65% of people who attended an open house within the … Continue reading
Agents to Sellers: Don’t Take Your House Off the Market
The buyer’s market appears to be continuing. Real estate pros in hard-hit New York City say they’re seeing unprecedented buyer traffic for homes still on the market. Some sellers may … Continue reading
Cut Your Utility Bills While Working at Home
If your home office is business central these days, adjust your power use and save some money on utility bills, as well as on the commute you’re not making. … Continue reading