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Category: Real Estate Market

    Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

    By CGR Marketing | September 15, 2023

    One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but that shortage isn’t just a... Read More

    Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

    By CGR Marketing | September 5, 2023

    Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines got it wrong. While there... Read More

    Unlocking the True Value of Real Estate: Going Beyond Price Per Square Foot

    By CGR Marketing | August 16, 2023

    When it comes to the world of real estate, one question seems to dominate conversations: how do you accurately price a property? For years, the go-to method has been calculating the price per square foot—a seemingly simple formula that divides a property’s square footage by its price. However, as seasoned real estate professionals with over... Read More

    Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer

    By CGR Marketing | July 21, 2023

    Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory. That means when you... Read More

    What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market

    By CGR Marketing | March 28, 2023

    Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the market.” That activity can be seen in... Read More

    Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

    By CGR Marketing | February 16, 2023

    The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local price trends still vary by market. But looking at national data, Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Ph.D.,... Read More

    Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

    By CGR Marketing | January 31, 2023

    As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact, the latest... Read More

    What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

    By CGR Marketing | January 3, 2023

    If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, the housing market,... Read More

    Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

    By CGR Marketing | December 20, 2022

    Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well... Read More

    Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

    By CGR Marketing | November 30, 2022

    With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like the... Read More