by Charles River Properties | Apr 12, 2021 | Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are...
by Charles River Properties | Apr 7, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our...
by Charles River Properties | Mar 24, 2021 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates
For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price of the house. Buyers would then...
by Charles River Properties | Mar 11, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here’s what a few industry experts have to say...
by Charles River Properties | Mar 10, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially over the year...
by Charles River Properties | Mar 8, 2021 | Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Sellers
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this is...
