Housing Market News

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | February 25, 2021

If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of available homes for sale […]

Where Have All the Houses Gone?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | February 24, 2021

In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgage […]

February 2021 Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | February 24, 2021

Geoff Green, President of Green Team Realty, welcomed everyone to the February 2021 Housing Market Update. The webinar, held on February 16 at 12 p.m.. examined the housing market on both national and local levels. If you missed the webinar or would like to view it again, it is available here.   Meet our Panel […]

Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | February 17, 2021

As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on everything that’s changed and wonder what’s ahead for 2021. While there are signs of economic recovery as vaccines are being issued, we still have a long way to go. It’s at times like […]

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | February 16, 2021

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report, which […]

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | February 16, 2021

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we need to give it some context. Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), explains: “The economy […]

Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | February 2, 2021

At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making their monthly mortgage payments. Today, almost three million households are actively in a forbearance plan. Though 29.4% of those in forbearance have continued to stay current on […]

Housing Market Update January 2021

By Nicole McCormick | January 26, 2021

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Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | January 25, 2021

  The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ahead. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors (NAR) “In 2021, I think rates […]

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | January 25, 2021

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More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year

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

  This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with our extended families, near and far. In some cases, […]

Housing Market Update December 2020

By Nicole McCormick | January 3, 2021

Geoff Green, President of Green Team Realty, welcomed everyone to the December 2020 Housing Market Update. This webinar, held on Tuesday, December 15, at 2 p.m., examined the housing market on both national and local levels. If you missed the webinar or would like to view it again, it is available here. Meet the Panel […]

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