Housing Market News

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 […]

3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | December 31, 2020

  This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced many homeowners to reevaluate […]

5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | December 29, 2020

If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage payment deferral options, creating much-needed relief in these challenging times. It’s important, however, to understand how forbearance works. It’s not automatic. […]

2021 Housing Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | December 23, 2020

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Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | December 23, 2020

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Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? “About Zero Percent.”

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | December 1, 2020

There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be forced to […]

November 2020 Housing Market Update

By Nicole McCormick | November 28, 2020

Geoff Green, President of Green Team Realty, welcomed everyone to the November 2020 Housing Market Update. The webinar, held on Tuesday, November 17 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’s available here: Meet the Panel: Panelists […]

Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | November 19, 2020

As the economy recovers from this year’s health crisis, the housing market is playing a leading role in the turnaround. It’s safe to say that what we call “home” is taking on a new meaning, causing many of us to consider buying or selling sooner rather than later. Housing, therefore, has thrived in an otherwise […]

Why the 2021 Forecast Doesn’t Call for a Foreclosure Crisis

By Better Homes and Gardens Green Team | November 13, 2020

As the current forbearance mortgage relief options come to an end, many are wondering if we’ll face a foreclosure crisis next year. This is understandable, especially for those who remember the housing crisis that began in 2008. The reality is, plans have been put in place through forbearance to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. This year, homeowners […]

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