Fannie Mae has released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number […]
Seller optimism jumps an impressive 12 percent in Q2
Before you list your home for sale, you want to feel confident in the market and the opportunity to sell your property at a competitive price. And in Q2 2019, it looks like that confidence is on the rise. According […]
Homes selling above listing price finally on the decline
Thanks to the historic inventory shortage, competition for homes in markets across the country has been fierce, and Green Valley has been no exception. That competition has driven up home prices. For more than a year, it has not been […]
Modest inventory growth expected in 2019
For the past few years, historically low inventory has been driving up competition (and prices) for real estate in markets across the country. But it looks like 2019 is going to see that (finally!) start to shift. While gains are […]
Buyers more likely to buy existing homes vs. new construction
Many people believe that when it comes to real estate, buyers want something brand new. But according to a recent report, the vast majority of buyers end up purchasing existing homes. According to the New Construction Consumer Housing Trends Report […]
Owning a home is one of the pillars of the American Dream
For decades, owning a home has been one of the pillars of the American Dream. And, according to recent data, it looks like it still is. According to the 2019 edition of the Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National […]
Homeowners see significant equity gains in 2018
A home is an investment — and, like any investment, you want it to increase in value over time. Well, in 2018 homeowners definitely got their wish. According to the most recent Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners in […]
4 hidden costs of not owning your own home
There’s no arguing there’s costs associated with owning a home. But the opposite is also true; there are also definite costs associated with NOT owning a home. The benefits of buying vs. renting has always been a hotly debated topic, […]
No GVR dues increase in 2019, but new members to pay more
Green Valley Recreation (GVR) has approved its 2019 budget that doesn’t include a member dues increase, but new members will pay a higher first-time fee. The $11.5 million operating budget approved Dec. 4, will hold 2019 membership dues steady at […]
Here’s the one aroma to help you sell your house quickly
True or false? When you’re selling your home, you should bake cookies before a showing or an open house. After all, who doesn’t like the smell of freshly baked cookies? Well, it isn’t like you can Betty Crocker your way […]
