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Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No.
The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the most weight are the ones based on experience and expertise.
Here are four expert opinions from professionals and organizations that have devoted their careers to giving great advice to the housing industry.
The Joint Center for Housing Studies in their The State of the Na...
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The Importance of Ethics in Real Estate
The guiding values at the core of an organization have a lasting impact on the clients served. Globally, the real estate industry is one of the largest asset classes. The nature of the industry goes beyond a transaction. When assets are at stake, matters of ethics are extremely important.
Selecting an agent to represent you during the process is a big decision. They need to have good moral values that are supported and developed by the company at large.
How can you know that an individual in an organization has the virtuous nature you're counting on? Here are 3 factors to evaluate when choosing a real estate company's ethics:
- Integrity is clearly showcased through the empathy agents have for clients. When a Realtor is mindful of timelines and protective of privacy, you ca...
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Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings.
In an article on the current r...
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Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don't have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners get a dollar-for-dollar gain in their home equity.
According to the first-quarter 2021 U.S. Home Equity Report from ATTOM Data Solutions:
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Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
Why Is It So Hard To Find A House Right Now?
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, "Why is it so hard to find a house?" We're in the ultimate sellers' market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National A...