Housing Market News

July 2021 Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | July 28, 2021

Geoff Green, host of the July 2021 Housing Market Update, welcomed viewers. Panelists for this month’s update were Keren Gonen and Kristi Anderson, both with Green Team New Jersey Realty, and Laura Moritz, Director of Sales at Classic Mortgage. If you missed the July 20 webinar or would like to view it again, it is […]

4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 28, 2021

With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen. 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households […]

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 26, 2021

If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report. Here are three hot topics from the list and how they impact today’s housing market. Technology Acceleration and Innovation The past year […]

Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 22, 2021

As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four key components that are shaping this unprecedented market. A Shortage […]

3 Charts That Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 20, 2021

With home prices continuing to deliver double-digit increases, some are concerned we’re in a housing bubble like the one in 2006. However, a closer look at the market data indicates this is nothing like 2006 for three major reasons. 1. The housing market isn’t driven by risky mortgage loans. Back in 2006, nearly everyone could […]

Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 14, 2021

An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges: “It looks like inventory may have hit a bottom (we’ve seen this in […]

Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 13, 2021

In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isn’t a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal, the real estate market is expected to have an unusually strong summer season. Here’s how […]

Your Home Equity Can Take You Places

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 9, 2021

Some Highlights The amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically. On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000. When it’s time to sell, your home equity can help accomplish your goals. Let’s connect to discuss how you can take advantage of today’s […]

A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 6, 2021

Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners are witnessing their financial stability and well-being grow to record levels. In […]

Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No.

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | July 1, 2021

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 […]

What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | June 30, 2021

As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021, but what does the forecast tell us about what’s on […]

Housing Market Update June 2022

June 2021 Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | June 22, 2021

  Geoff Green, the host of the June 2021 Housing Market Update, welcomed viewers. Panelists for this month’s update include Keren Gonen, Green Team New Jersey Realty; Jennifer DiCostanzo, Green Team New York Realty, and Jessica Imparato, Loan Originator with Cardinal Financial If you missed the webinar or would like to watch it again, it […]

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