6 Metrics You Must Know to Identify Great Investments

By Jennifer Ruspini | April 3, 2020

Billionaire Andrew Carnegie famously said that 90 percent of millionaires got their wealth by investing in real estate. While this is true historically, we seem to have reached a level of interest and participation in real estate investing that we’ve never seen before. The result is an overabundance of new investors forging ahead without following…

The Housing Market Is Positioned to Help the Economy Recover [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | April 3, 2020

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Expert insights are painting a bright future for housing when the economy bounces back – and it will.
We may be facing challenging economic times today, but the housing market is poised to help the economy recover, not drag it down.

Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying

By Jennifer Ruspini | April 2, 2020

Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying | Simplifying The MarketAs our lives, our businesses, and the world we live in change day by day, we’re all left wondering how long this will last. How long will we feel the effects of the coronavirus? How deep will the impact go? The human toll may forever change families, but the economic impact will rebound with a […]

The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Position Yourself to Buy a Home This Year

By Jennifer Ruspini | April 1, 2020

The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Position Yourself to Buy a Home This Year | Simplifying The MarketThe last few weeks and months have caused a major health crisis throughout the world, leading to a pause in the U.S. economy as businesses and consumers work to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rapid spread of the virus has been compared to prior pandemics and outbreaks not seen in many years. It […]

The Economic Impact of Buying a Home

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 31, 2020

The Economic Impact of Buying a Home | Simplifying The MarketWe’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too – from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, lenders, and all of the players involved in a real estate transaction are changing to […]

The Best Advice Does Not Mean Perfect Advice

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 30, 2020

The Best Advice Does Not Mean Perfect Advice | Simplifying The MarketThe angst caused by the coronavirus has most people on edge regarding both their health and financial situations. It’s at times like these when we want exact information about anything we’re doing – even the correct protocol for grocery shopping. That information brings knowledge, and this gives us a sense of relief and comfort. If […]

What You Can Do to Keep Your Dream of Homeownership Moving Forward [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 27, 2020

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Don’t put your homeownership plans on hold just because you’re stuck inside.
There are several things you can do right now to keep your home search moving forward.
Connect with an agent, learn about resource programs for things like…

Don’t Let Frightening Headlines Scare You

By Jennifer Ruspini | March 26, 2020

Don’t Let Frightening Headlines Scare You | Simplifying The MarketThere’s a lot of anxiety right now regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The health situation must be addressed quickly, and many are concerned about the impact on the economy as well. Amidst all this anxiety, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, […]

Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | January 17, 2020

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Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market.
A strong economy and lower m…

Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?

By Jennifer Ruspini | January 16, 2020

Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You? | Simplifying The MarketThe real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory in two years. The report […]