Home Sales Hit a Record-Setting Rebound

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 23, 2020

Home Sales Hit a Record-Setting Rebound | Simplifying The MarketWith a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that […]

Two Reasons We Won’t See a Rush of Foreclosures This Fall

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 22, 2020

Two Reasons We Won’t See a Rush of Foreclosures This Fall | Simplifying The MarketThe health crisis we face as a country has led businesses all over the nation to reduce or discontinue their services altogether. This pause in the economy has greatly impacted the workforce and as a result, many people have been laid off or furloughed. Naturally, that would lead many to believe we might see a […]

A Remarkable Recovery for the Housing Market

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 21, 2020

A Remarkable Recovery for the Housing Market | Simplifying The MarketFor months now the vast majority of Americans have been asking the same question: When will the economy turn around? Many experts have been saying the housing market will lead the way to a recovery, and today we’re seeing signs of that coming to light. With record-low mortgage rates driving high demand from potential buyers, […]

Thinking of Selling Your House? Now May be the Right Time

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 20, 2020

Thinking of Selling Your House? Now May be the Right Time | Simplifying The MarketInventory is arguably the biggest challenge for buyers in today’s housing market. There are simply more buyers actively looking for homes to purchase than there are sellers selling them, so the scale is tipped in favor of the sellers. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), total […]

Mortgage Rates Fall Below 3% [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 17, 2020

Some Highlights

Mortgage rates hit another all-time low, falling below 3% this week.
If you’re ready to buy a home, now is a great time to truly get more for your money at this historic moment.
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Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For?

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 16, 2020

Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For? | Simplifying The MarketThere’s great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com: “Sellers continue returning to the market at a cautious pace […]

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 15, 2020

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks | Simplifying The MarketOver the past several weeks, Freddie Mac has reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to record lows, all the way down to 3.03%. Last week’s reported rate reached the lowest point in the history of the survey, which dates back to 1971 (See graph below): What does this mean for buyers? This is […]

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 15, 2020

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks | Simplifying The MarketOver the past several weeks, Freddie Mac has reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to record lows, all the way down to 3.03%. Last week’s reported rate reached the lowest point in the history of the survey, which dates back to 1971 (See graph below): What does this mean for buyers? This is […]

What Are Experts Saying about Home Prices?

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 14, 2020

What Are Experts Saying about Home Prices? | Simplifying The MarketLast week, a very well-respected real estate analytics firm surprised many with their home price projection for the next twelve months. CoreLogic, in their latest Home Price Index said: “The economic downturn that started in March 2020 is predicted to cause a 6.6% drop in the HPI by May 2021, which would be the first […]

Buyers: Are You Ready for a Bidding War?

By Jennifer Ruspini | July 13, 2020

Buyers: Are You Ready for a Bidding War? | Simplifying The MarketWith businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward. With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses for sale right now, there’s a […]