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Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running
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Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running
Every year, Gallup conducts a survey of Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are asked to select real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the seventh year in a row, real estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment.
Summer is the New Spring for Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Summer is the New Spring for Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]
The health crisis slowed the market this spring, so buyers are jumping back into the market to make their moves this summer.
Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market?
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Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market?
As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, sellers have been cautious about putting their homes on the market. This hesitation stemmed primarily from fear of the spread of the coronavirus, and understandably so.
Is a Recession Here? Yes. Does that Mean a Housing Crash? No.
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Is a Recession Here? Yes. Does that Mean a Housing Crash? No.
On Monday, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced that the U.S. economy is officially in a recession.
Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery
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Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery
With more U.S. states reopening for business this summer, and as people start to return to work, we can expect the economy to begin improving. Most expert forecasts indicate this economic recovery will start to happen in the second half of this year.
The Shocking News in the Unemployment Report
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The Shocking News in the Unemployment Report
Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May Employment Situation Summary. Leading up to the release, most experts predicted the unemployment rate would jump up to approximately 20% from the 14.7% rate announced last month. The experts were shocked. The Wall Street Journal put it this way: “The May U.S.
National Homeownership Month [INFOGRAPHIC]
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National Homeownership Month [INFOGRAPHIC]
<h3><strong>Some Highlights</strong></h3> <ul> <li>National Homeownership Month is a great time to reflect on how we can each promote stronger community growth.</li> <li>Homeownership helps families build financial freedom, find greater happiness and satisfaction, and make a positive impact on our local communities.</li> <li>Let’s connect today if homeownership is part of your future plans.
Three Things to Understand About Unemployment Statistics
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Three Things to Understand About Unemployment Statistics
Tomorrow morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the latest Employment Situation Summary, which will include the most current unemployment rate. It will be a horrific number. Many analysts believe unemployment could be greater than 20%.
Is it Time to Sell Your Vacation Home?
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Is it Time to Sell Your Vacation Home?
The travel industry is one of the major sectors that’s been hit extremely hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, it’s hard to know how long it will take for summer travelers to be back in action and for the industry to fully recover.