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Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling May 3, 2021May 3, 2021No Comments

Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, homeowners rank the nonfinancial and personal benefits with even higher value. Recently, two …

Should I Buy Now or Wait?

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, investment, market, real estate May 3, 2021May 3, 2021No Comments

Some Highlights If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again. Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the board are forecasting increases in both home prices and interest rates. Buying a home now means you’ll spend less in the long run. Let’s connect …

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Will the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, lending, market, new build, real estate, selling April 27, 2021April 27, 2021No Comments

Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales have slumped. Some see this as evidence that the red-hot real estate market may be cooling. However, there could also be a simple explanation as to why …

4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling April 27, 2021April 27, 2021No Comments

Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in home prices. In such a hot market, houses are selling quickly. According to the National Association …

This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply.

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling April 23, 2021April 23, 2021No Comments

Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Yun said that this “is not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.” Today’s housing market …