The REAL ESTATE VOICE

"National Recent Housing Trends"

Listings are up or down? Interest rates are doing what?? Is the spring summer season going to give Buyers some relief? Be aware. Listen up.

TOP 10 HOTTEST CITIES IN DEMAND WHERE HOME PRICES ARE SOARING!

To come up with this list, we averaged the year-over-year change in median list prices on realtor.com for the first three months of 2021, compared with the same period in 2020, in the 300 biggest metropolitan areas. We did not include metro areas that had fewer than 100 listings in March. (Metros include the main city and surrounding towns, suburbs, and smaller urban areas.) So where have home prices skyrocketed? Listen up.

"A Housing Market Crash in 2021?"

Is it possible? What issues are different from the Great Recession of 10-15 years ago? Are their mortgages out there that can put the whole housing industry at risk? Listen up.

"A $15,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Proposal?"

One is being proposed by the Biden administration. How will it be implemented? Does it have to be re-paid over time? Is it viable with the lack of supply of homes already at record lows? Listen up.

"Hot Weekly Housing Trends March 2021"

How are we doing as far as listings or active homes on the market? Is supply expected to rise? Will interest rates begin to rise up? Home prices are doing what?! Listen up.

"How is the U.S. Economy Doing in 2021?"

The Federal Reserve Board answers questions through their Beige Book report on where we are now and where rates and the job markets, among others, are headed. Listen up.

"5 Tax Deductions YOU Must Take When You Sell!"

Changes in the tax code in 2018 adjusted some tax deductions you could take. Be aware of those changes to see how the tax code affects you now. Listen up.

"Why Are the Biggest Banks Lending Less and Less of Their Money?"

Banks were well capitalized by the Governments' Covid-19 bill to continue to provide needed capital to businesses and individuals to assist them in maintaining their financial situations during this pandemic. What are they actually doing with it? Listen up.

 

"Yikes! My Property Taxes Went Up Again! How Are They Calculated?"

The multiple ways in which your property taxes can go up or down. Can you challenge them when they do? Should you? Updates and additions to your property are one of the few ways they do rise. Listen up.

"As a Seller Can I Accept Another Offer if I am Already Under Contract?"

I get asked this question a lot and there are multiple answers to the question. Various states have different laws that you must follow. What is generally done? Listen up.