Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 12 months you’re well aware the U.S. is experiencing an extremely strong seller’s market. That is great for sellers, except for the fact that the majority of those sellers are also buyers. The truth is that the process of selling and buying can be a
3 Reasons Why the Real Estate Market May Shift in 2021
Though indications point to an even stronger market U.S. real estate market in 2021, and most experts agree this year will see growth in both home sales and prices, there are a few unknowns that may threaten this market. After all, the housing crisis of 2008 caught many people in and outside the industry off
4 Reasons Why the 2021 Real Estate Market May Be Even Stronger than 2020
It’s no secret that the 2020 real estate market was different than any the U.S. has ever seen. The strangest part of the year was how strong the market finished in Q4. As of the date of this article, that full-steam-ahead market isn’t showing signs of slowing. In examining how the 2021 U.S. real estate
2020 Market Recap. How Did COVID Affect the Real Estate Market?
2020 was quite a year. The world faced the most severe medical crisis in over a century, millions of people were left jobless, and we all had to adapt to a brand new way of life. In the midst of this whirlwind, the U.S. real estate market underwent some predictable and very unpredictable changes. Most
How COVID-19 Has Hit the Washington, D.C. Real Estate Market
Just like everywhere else in the U.S., Washington, D.C. has been through some serious ups and downs over the past six months as a result of COVID-19. Though many industries are suffering due to the pandemic and unemployment numbers are soaring, the real estate market in the D.C. Metro area is currently reporting higher than
Has COVID-19 Changed Home Buying Forever?
The truth is that the home buying process has been due for a big change long before anyone even heard of COVID-19. Many of the steps involved with buying a home had barely advanced at all in the last two decades. Sure, online property searches were a huge innovation 15 years ago. But, just about
4 Tools That Are Helping Buyers and Sellers Adjust to the COVID-19 Marketplace
Though it may be hard to find any silver lining in this pandemic, there are some ways it has changed the real estate industry for the better. While buyers and sellers have been ready for a more streamlined approach to the home buying process for a long time, many agents and brokers have been reluctant
4 Tips for Selling During a Pandemic
So much has changed in the world of residential real estate over the past that months that it seems important to cover the best ways to effectively handle this market as a home seller. Fortunately, we live in a time where information is so readily available we’re able to stay on top of the issues
Van Metre The Preserve at Westfields Community Spotlight
The value of the luxury townhomes at The Preserve at Westfields is immediately apparent. Featuring Van Metre’s Regatta Collection, this neighborhood offers a higher level of quality than you’ll find at almost any other community in the area. Luxury touches such as Monogram appliances, Kichler lighting, and KraftMaid Cabinetry are included in the Regatta Collection.
Purchasing a New Construction: Picking the Lot
When hunting for a new construction home it’s easy to get carried away with designing your space and forget about one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the process: picking the lot! Sure, this seems like a fairly basic step, but there’s actually a lot to consider when you’re choosing where your new
