‘The Outpost Economy’ continues to define the American real estate landscape
There is a secular shift in how we work, live, and think about our lives—and it is elucidating opportunities in secondary markets across the U.S. This transformation impacts housing, the […]
Construction spending increased in December for the month and year
Construction spending increased in December compared to both November and a year ago thanks to growing demand for residential construction, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated […]
More Americans in living-wage jobs, workers coming back
More American workers are in living-wage jobs than any time since 2019, with even those previously labeled as “discouraged workers” returning to the labor force, according to an analysis by […]
Mortgage, but hold the marriage
Love isn’t in the air with every homebuyer, and many are making the decision to dive into homeownership without putting a ring on it. Realtor.com® today released the results of a […]
Four Steps For First-Time Homebuyers
By Trevia Hunter, Keller Williams Ballantyne-Area Agent So, you’ve decided to dip your toes into the waters of home ownership! If you’re a first-time homebuyer, who has made the decision […]
Housing sentiment drifts lower
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) decreased 2.4 points to 71.8 in January, its lowest level since May 2020, as affordability constraints continue to weigh on the housing market. Overall, four of […]
Second home transactions are on the upswing
Pacaso has released the Pacaso Second Home Market Report, the most timely and localized data available for the top 50 second home markets. The report incorporates data on property use and mortgage rate locks. […]
Employees Feeling the Burdens of Meeting Inequality in the Hybrid Work Environment
With hybrid work – or a flexible corporate environment that enables employees to operate both remotely and in a physical office – now a permanent professional fixture, workers have come […]
OPINION: Regional Public Universities Fuel Prosperity and Economic Growth. They Need Your Support.
By Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., chancellor of UNC Greensboro If you’ve seen the recent headlines about higher education, you’ve probably noticed that a lot of colleges seem to be […]
Experts split on whether affordability woes or inventory gains will define 2022 housing market
An outside panel of economists and housing experts is evenly split on whether sales will rise or fall in 2022 as concerns over worsening affordability collide with expectations for rising […]
Research-backed ways to boost renter engagement with Google Business Profiles
By: Jon Leckie Leveraging Google Business Profiles (GBP) is a key differentiator in increasing the impressions and actions of potential renters. For properties with all fields populated on GBPs, impressions […]
Real Estate Agents: We Are Essential, Covid-19 Has Not Slowed Us Down
By Janice Maynard Despite Covid-19, people still need a place to live. They may have to move for a job or buy a bigger home because they are now working from […]
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