by Michael Olear | Aug 31, 2015 | Investment, real estate value
We are almost back to ?pre-housing crash? home values. The inventories of distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales) are shrinking dramatically. The economy is improving. The job numbers are headed in the right direction. The big question that still remains:...
by Michael Olear | Aug 29, 2015 | Investment, real estate value
Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the?Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter,?Pulsenomics?surveys a nationwide panel of over 100 economists, real estate experts, and investment and...
by Michael Olear | Aug 26, 2015 | Buyers, Investment
We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But often, the emotional reasons are the more powerful, or compelling reasons.?The Joint Center for Housing Studies?at?Harvard University?performs a study every year surveying participants for...
by Michael Olear | Aug 24, 2015 | mortgage payment, real estate value
Now that the housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering?moving up to their dream home. With interest rates still near 4% and home values on the rise, now may be a great time to make a move. Sellers should realize that waiting while...
by Michael Olear | Aug 22, 2015 | General
The American Dream is an ever evolving ethos that applies to nearly every facet of our lives; real estate is no exception. Check out the graphic below to see which?style homes are the most popular these days, and which generations are attached to each, From...