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Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, investment, luxury, market, real estate, selling May 19, 2021May 19, 2021No Comments

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 Poll reaffirmed those findings. In an article on the current real estate market, Gallup reports: “Gallup usually finds that Americans regard real estate as the best long-term investment …

Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market

by markelgroupBlog, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling May 19, 2021May 19, 2021No Comments

One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?” An ongoing shortage of home supply has created a hyper-competitive environment for hopeful buyers, leading to the ultimate sellers’ market. However, as the economy continues to improve and more people get vaccinated, more sellers may finally be …

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, lending, market, real estate May 17, 2021May 17, 2021No Comments

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costsrequired to get a mortgage is just as important. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia: “When you close …

Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert

by markelgroupBlog, Cheryl Markel, market, new build, real estate, selling May 13, 2021May 13, 2021No Comments

Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a result, buyer demand greatly outweighs the current housing supply. Here’s how the shortage of …

It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance

by markelgroupBlog, Cheryl Markel, lending, real estate May 13, 2021May 13, 2021No Comments

Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferral options will expire soon. That said, there’s still time to request assistance. If your …