by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Restrictions are being lifted and the country is starting to reopen, but it’s still important to be safe and protect yourself from COVID-19—and that includes when you move. A recent video from realtor.com outlined tips for moving safely in the midst of...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be giving way to either...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in January 2001. So, what exactly are pending home sales, and why is this...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent.According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they’re projected to remain low. This means there’s a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jun 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you put your home on the market, you want it to attract buyers and sell quickly and for as much as possible. And, depending on the condition of your home, that might mean making some improvements before you list. But home improvement projects don’t have to break...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jun 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the bright spots of the 2020 real estate market is the growth in equity homeowners are experiencing across the country. According to the recently released Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, in nearly every state there was a...