May 5, 2021 | EAR Local News, Real Estate
Purpose The Lane County Farmers Market is one of the anchors of our community; a place where we can buy fresh, local produce, but also an event where we can meet up with a friend or run into a neighbor. The new Park Blocks Pavilion and Plaza will support this beloved...
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 12, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News
As you scroll through the real estate listings, you might spot a few that say the house is “under contract.” But what does “under contract” mean? In most cases, a property is listed as “under contract” once a buyer has made an offer and the...