Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 26, 2020

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For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent.
According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of…

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 25, 2020

New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate | Simplifying The MarketEarlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home […]

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 24, 2020

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently? | Simplifying The MarketThe New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a well-respected economist who is currently the Chief Economist at Indeed, the world’s […]

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 24, 2020

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently? | Simplifying The MarketThe New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a well-respected economist who is currently the Chief Economist at Indeed, the world’s […]

What Are the Experts Saying About Future Home Prices?

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 23, 2020

What Are the Experts Saying About Future Home Prices? | Simplifying The MarketA worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. Normally, there’s a simple formula to determine the future price of any item: calculate the supply of […]

Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 22, 2020

Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today | Simplifying The MarketAccording to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they’re projected to remain low. This means there’s a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking for eager buyers can take advantage of this opportune time to sell as well. There’s […]

7 Strategies for a 2020 Open House [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 19, 2020

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Buyer interest is high right now, so this summer is a great time to sell your house.
Here are 7 strategies to help make your house showing a safe and effective one.
Let’s connect today to get your house on the market while buying is …

Want to Make a Move? Homeowner Equity is Growing Year-Over-Year

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 18, 2020

Want to Make a Move? Homeowner Equity is Growing Year-Over-Year | Simplifying The MarketOne of the bright spots of the 2020 real estate market is the growth in equity homeowners are experiencing across the country. According to the recently released Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, in nearly every state there was a year-over-year first-quarter equity increase, averaging out to a 6.5% overall gain. The report notes: “CoreLogic […]

Is the Economic Recovery Already Underway?

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 17, 2020

Is the Economic Recovery Already Underway? | Simplifying The MarketThe Wall Street Journal just released their latest monthly Survey of Economists. In an article on the findings, they reported: “The U.S. economy will be in recovery by the third quarter of this year, economists said in a survey that also concluded the labor market will fare better than previously expected following the effects of […]

Three Reasons Homebuyers Are Ready to Purchase This Year

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 16, 2020

Three Reasons Homebuyers Are Ready to Purchase This Year | Simplifying The MarketA recent survey by Lending Tree tapped into behaviors of over 1,000 prospective buyers. The results indicated 53% of all homebuyers are more likely to buy a home in the next year, even amid the current health crisis. The survey further revealed why, naming several reasons buyers are more likely to move this year (see […]