CNBC Article Highlights Encouraging and Surprising Statistics about Buyer Demand Diana Olick, with CNBC.com, published an article this morning which probably surprised a lot of people … in a good way. The widely respected real estate reporter stated: If mortgage demand is an indicator, buyers are coming back to the housing market far faster than […]
Why the Housing Market Is a Powerful Economic Driver 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 process. […]
Tomorrow, the unemployment rate for April 2020 will be released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It will hit a peak this country has never seen before, with data representing real families and lives affected by this economic slowdown. The numbers will alarm us. There will be headlines and doomsday scenarios in the media. There is […]
With the housing crash of 2006-2008 still visible in the rear-view mirror, many are concerned the current correction in the stock market is a sign that home values are also about to tumble. What’s taking place today, however, is nothing like what happened the last time. The S&P 500 did fall by over fifty percent […]
Does a potential recession always drive down the price of homes?Not necessarily, at least not according to history and how home prices changed during the last 5 recessions. Many people fear the stock market volatility from the pandemic is going to cause another recession. Whether or not that happens, it’s important to remember one very […]
With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at the real estate consulting firm Meyers Research, addressed this point in a recent interview: “With […]
By the end of last year, many homeowners found themselves with more equity than they realized, and at the same time their wages were increasing. When those two factors unite, it can spark homeowners to think about making a move to a larger or more expensive home in the luxury space. That said, now is […]
If you’re considering buying a home this winter you will want to explore the St. Louis Home Buyer Guide 2020 Winter Edition. The contents of the e-booklet is outlined in the video above. Please note: Registration is NOT Required. You can either read the content online or download the PDF file for your own copy. […]
St. Louis Housing Report October 2019 Comparing This Year to Last Year How is the St. Louis Real Estate market doing this year compared to last year? The video below will answer this question and many others. Are things better or worse? Better for who, and why, and what’s projected for the future: St. Louis […]
In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to offer […]
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting. When you’re in the middle of your real estate-themed TV show marathon, you might start […]
Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year in this midyear housing market update If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or if you just want to know what experts are saying is on the horizon, here are the […]
Hanna Woods Elementary and Mckelvey Elementary located in the Parkway School district were listed as recipient of the National Schools of Character award by Character.org Lafayette High School and Blevins Elementary were also named as 2019 National Schools of Character. This is the second time Blevins Elementary has won this prestigious recognition. What is Character.org […]
How is the St. Louis Housing Market Doing Compared to Last Year at this Time? New 2019 Housing Report Shows What’s Happening in the St. Louis City/County Real Estate Market This Year Compared to Last Year for the Month of May Median Sale Price for a Home Up 7.2% from 2018 at $222,500Closed Sales Down […]
Summer Home Buyer Guide Providing Buyers With What They Need to Know If you are even slightly considering buying a home you don’t want to miss this Summer Home Buyer Guide. Education in any category is powerful and especially in real estate where you can win or lose time and money! Some of the Subjects […]
St. Louis Housing Market Compared to April 2018 According to data released by Mid America Information Systems the April 2019 median sales price of residential single-family homes in St. Louis City and County was $195,000, reflecting a decrease of 1.1 percent from the prior April price. The year-to-date median sales price of 188,000 reflects an […]
7 Factors You Should Consider As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. Will your current home fit your needs in retirement? In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home […]
It might surprise you to find out that the top five safest cities in Missouri are located in St. Louis County according to The National Council for Home Safety and Security. In their annual list of states with towns with the least amount of violent and non-violent crimes per population all stats point to St. Louis County. […]
As we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you […]
Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off season” can yield tremendous advantages. The “off season” differs depending on your specific location, but always refers to the period of time during a calendar year when both inventory and competition are low. Usually, this corresponds […]
