10 Trendy Ideas You Can Copy on a Budget
DIY barn doors made using two pieces of plywood. A full gallery wall using IKEA frames. Easy board and batten for a small entryway. Read more at Hometalk
CDC Issues New Targeted Eviction Moratorium Through October
The CDC issued a new “targeted” eviction moratorium through at least Oct. 3, 2021, as a result of the increasing COVID-19 infection rate across the country. Read more at Parealtors.org
There’s a big shift happening in the housing market
Breakneck. That's the best way to describe the pace of the 2021 housing market. The bidding wars got so intense this year that home price growth set an all-time record. Read more at Fortune.com
Another Strong Jobs Report
This was another very strong unemployment report by the Bureau of Labor Statisticss (BLS) with 943,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs added in July... Read more at Populareconomicsblog
June home sales soared as the number of homes for sale grew
With the nationwide housing shortage a topic of conversation and concern for consumers, homebuilders, policymakers and real estate companies in recent years, an increase in the number of homes for sale in June 2021 was welcome news. Read more at Remax.com
Why choose a Re/Max agent
When it comes to navigating an overwhelming, complicated or unpredictable housing market (hello, 2021!), hiring a RE/MAX real estate agent is a good first step. Here’s why. Read more at Remax.com
Can We Fix the Housing Shortage–Part II?
WASHINGTON (July 22, 2021) – Existing-home sales increased in June, snapping four consecutive months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. But it’s not enough to bridge the supply-demand gap, especially for those entry-level homebuyers Read more at Populareconomicsblog
The Housing Market Shows Signs of Softening – Has It Topped Out?
For many months now, it’s seemed like nothing could slow down the American housing market. But wait! The tide may be beginning to turn—even if just a little. Read more at Realtor.com
What Buyers Are Looking For
What is a non-negotiable? According to a recent realtor.com® survey, buyers have shifted their priorities due to the pandemic. Read more at parealtors.org
Housing Affordability Continues to Remain a Challenge for Many Buyers
For the second quarter of 2021, median home prices of single-family homes are less affordable than historic averages in nearly two-thirds (61%) of counties in the U.S. Read more at parealtors.org