Housing Market News

It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | May 12, 2021

Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferral options will expire soon. That said, there’s still time to request assistance. If your […]

Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?

By Nicole McCormick | April 29, 2021

At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have driven home prices up over the past twelve months. However, that […]

April 2021 Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | April 28, 2021

Green Team Realty’s April 2021 Housing Market Update was held on Tuesday; April 20 at 12 p.m. Geoff Green, President of Green Team Realty, welcomed viewers. If you missed the webinar or would like to view it again, it is available here: Snapshot of Year-over-Year Changes in Key Metrics Showings are up 49% Purchase applications, […]

Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

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

Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be striking, consumers should take these numbers with a grain of salt, as the situation highlights a short-term […]

Will the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | April 27, 2021

Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales have slumped. Some see this as evidence that the red-hot real estate market may be cooling. However, there could also be a simple explanation as to why […]

This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | April 23, 2021

Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Yun said that this “is not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.” Today’s housing market […]

Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum

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

Some Highlights from Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number […]

4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | April 12, 2021

There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen. 1. Almost 50% Leave Forbearance […]

Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | April 7, 2021

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our lives are deeply impacted by our nation’s economy. The better the economy […]

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

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

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing […]

Americans See Major Home Equity Gains

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | March 29, 2021

Some Highlights Today’s home price appreciation is driving home equity higher throughout the country. If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home, your equity may be a great asset to power your next move. Now is a great time to put your equity toward a down payment on the home of your dreams. […]

March 2021 Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | March 25, 2021

The Green Team Realty March 2021 Housing Market Update was held on March 16 at 12:00 p.m. If you missed the live webinar or would like to watch it again, it’s available here: Overview of the real estate market on the national level Geoff Green, President of Green Team Realty, began the update with a […]

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