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What Are Experts Saying about Home Prices?

Last week, a very well-respected real estate analytics firm surprised many with their home price projection for the next twelve months. CoreLogic, in their latest Home Price Index said: “The economic downturn that started in March 2020 is predicted to cause a 6.6% drop in the HPI by May 2021, which would be the first […]

Buyers: Are You Ready for a Bidding War?

With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward. With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses for sale right now, there’s a […]

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 7 Years Running [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

• Real estate has outranked stocks, savings accounts, and gold as the best long-term investment among Americans for the past 7 years.
• The belief in the stability of housing as a long-term investment remains strong, despite the many challenges our economy faces today.
• Of the four listed, real estate is also the only investment you can also live in. That’s a big win!

Not All Agents Are Created Equal

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate agent can be your essential guide, but truth be […]

3D TOUR: 704 Mandeville Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Click below to launch the 3D Tour.   RECENTLY LISTED FOR SALE: 704 Mandeville Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 Historic 4 bed, 3 bath home in Faubourg Marigny. Incredible location!…

3D TOUR: 5108 Bissonet Drive, Metairie, LA 70003

Click below to launch the 3D Tour.   RECENTLY LISTED FOR SALE: 5108 Bissonet Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 Perfectly maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in a great neighborhood, less…

Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low

In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of the economy. The data, however, is showing that home […]

Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal window of time to make […]

Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell to 11.1% from 13.3% last month. Again, excellent […]

America Is Another Name for Opportunity [INFOGRAPHIC]