The only way to predict the future is to look at the past. Because we’ve never experienced anything like this before, we’re all moving through this the best we can—by preparing for the worst BUT expecting the best. We currently have low inventory and record low-interest rates, which means demand is high. Whenever a demand […]
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Preparing for the future of real estate
Advice and future prediction of housing market
COVID-19 has greatly negatively impacted home sales. As a long-time Realtor, what advice and future prediction do I have? Real estate and my Boy Scout experiences has taught me to “BE PREPARED!” After this National emergency is done the housing market will explode like you’ve never seen before. So be prepared! There is a lot […]
Housing protections in the stimulus bill
The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages. BY PATRICK KEARNS | March 28, 2020 At the height of the Great Recession, 2.8 million properties filed for foreclosure in 2010. A key provision of the stimulus package passed this week is aimed at avoiding a repeat of […]
New standard of care for Home Inspection
Thanks to Structure Tech for posting on their website/blog. https://structuretech1.com/blog/ I recorded a video 10 days ago and released it with last week’s blog post, where I mentioned that we’d prefer for our clients to not attend the home inspection. I didn’t want to prohibit our clients from attending the inspection, but that has changed […]
COVID 19 and Real Estate
Many of you have asked about Real estate and COVID 19. Here is my update to All valued Buyers, Sellers and friends: Hey everyone, I first just want to express my condolences to everyone that has been affected by this unexpected turmoil the world is currently enduring. Without a doubt, we are in uncharted waters. […]
Open Houses Cancelled due to COVID 19
March 23, 2020 Effective immediately and until further notice, the scheduling of Open Houses in NorthstarMLS has been suspended. Also, any currently scheduled Open Houses in the NorthstarMLS system have been cancelled and removed from the MLS. This action will remove publication of Open House dates from IDX feeds and syndication to public-facing websites, as […]