May 18, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup...
May 12, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
If you’re thinking of selling your home, your mind may be swirling with questions about the process. While it may be tempting to try selling your home on your own, there are many reasons why you may want to consider working with a professional real estate agent....
Apr 29, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
(Getty Images) Just in case you haven’t heard, snagging a well-priced home in today’s real estate market can feel a bit like winning Powerball. It’s all about beating sky-high odds. Scant inventory, worsened by a pandemic-crush to buy new homes, has led to prices...
Apr 20, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, NAR, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
The U.S. housing market needs nearly 4 million single-family homes to meet the nation’s demand, according to a new analysis from Freddie Mac. The 3.8 million shortfall marks a 52% increase in the housing shortage since 2018. “This is what you get when you underbuild...
Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
It’s heeeere: tax season. This year your taxes are due on May 17, unlike last year when the coronavirus pandemic prompted the Internal Revenue Service to extend the deadline to July 15. (And let’s remember that tax day is usually April 15, so this is...
Apr 5, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Trends
Getty Images Ah, the telltale signs of spring: trees in bloom, slightly warmer weather, allergies flaring—and a long list of chores to tackle around the house. Before you pause to savor the sunnier days, it’s important to make sure your home is ready for the season....