Hottest Topics in Residential Real Estate Realtors like yourself should be curious about the real estate-related topics thaat buyers and sellers are concerned with as we approach 2026. After all, these issues are what shape buyer’s perceptions of value, drive intent as well as affect sellers thoughts about when to sell. See the full list…
US Jobs Outlook The March jobs report has shaken the Democrat media and is reaffirming the positive effect of tariffs and government waste control. March’s job growth wasn’t supposed to happen, and April’s might not be positive, but the re-industrialization plan looks to be on the mind’s of US and foreign companies. Most expect a…
Rate Forecast: Are Lower Mortgage Rates Ahead? Will the FED lower rates in Mid September? And by how much? The next FOMC meeting will take place on September 17-18, 2024. If you’re a mortgage agent, these promise to be some lucrative times ahead as the refinancing wave begins. Actually, it’s already started and the banks…
Boston Real Estate Market Is it a good time to buy a house or condo in Boston? The data is somewhat conflicting depending on the source. Redfin, GBAR and Zillow are showing prices trending down fast so it seems the market will need some support or this could get grim in September. The market was…
5 Year Forecast for the Housing Market What does the market crystal ball indicate about the 5 year outlook for US residential real estate markets? As the information below points out, the market is at its worst in 2024, mirroring 1992 numbers. Now it’s in waiting for a release from the shackles of high interest…
Hottest Housing Markets 2024 NAR has released its new list of the hottest housing markets across the US and it’s a wild collection of hard-to-figure-out locations. When’s the last time Buffalo, Cleveland and Cincinnati topped the most desirable housing markets in America? The hottest list this spring gives us a strong hint about the desperation…
Are Home Prices Going to Rise or Fall? The February housing market reports from Redfin, Zillow and NAR shows home prices are rising. Other reports show buyers are optimistic about buying, perhaps in 2024. And housing supply is growing via new construction and more resale homes being listed. If mortgage rates were to fall 1%,…
Much Better Home Sales Season Ahead for Realtors The US Fed is likely to reduce the central lending rate slightly in July. What goes up must come down, the way it’s done after every recession the FED has launched. The rate decline will be minimal, however it still represents a signal of a trend and…
Weather Outlook for Boston MA The Pacific Ocean climate anomaly called the El Nino is predicted to affect the New England region this summer and fall with warmer than average temperatures. Yet forecasters are reluctant to call for warm temperatures for Boston or New York coastal areas. Only 2 years ago in 2021, temperatures climbed…
The Rolling Question of a Housing Market Downturn Another year has passed, with buyers and sellers asking whether the housing market could crash? Would that be a good event for buyers, the homeless, and as a launch pad for a 2024 housing market resurgence? There are economists and housing market experts who extoll the…
Gasoline Price Predictions As inflation persists and oil prices rise, the forecast for gasoline prices is as well. You might be very happy to own an EV. Gasoline prices are up 2.65% in the past 5 days, yet are down yet again 2% today. Can anyone possibly forecast gasoline prices? It seems they’re struggling which…
Boston Expert SEO Services You’ve been thinking about the lead generation possibilities of search engine optimization and you’re weighing whether to hire an agency, SEO company or a specialist SEO consultant. It’s not an easy decision, so let’s go through some of the process of prioritizing services and skills that each might provide. I’ve enjoyed…
Unemployment Rate in the United States The Covid 19 pandemic interrupted a very positive reduction in the unemployment rate in the United states. 8 years of strong growth during the bull market stock market was crippled by the shutdowns. Now in late 2021, the economic recovery is beginning to deliver stronger job growth (4.8% unemployment…
Homeowner Equity Looking Irresistible Corelogic, a provider of premium housing sales statistics reports that in the 2nd quarter of this year, homeowners with mortgages (63% of all properties) watched their equity grow by 29.3% year over year. Collectively, in the nation, it was an equity gain of over $2.9 trillion, and an average gain of…
Houses for Sale in Boston How’s the Boston Housing market looking going forward in September, October, November and into 2021? Supply of houses for sale will be further constrained and prices will rise in the greater metro area and beyond. You should remember that Realtors like to keep their search within the MLS or from…
Developing New Business in Boston I’ve worked with many clients in the Boston MA area and I would be thrilled to work with Massachusetts companies again. I’m very familiar with the Boston housing market and related industries including moving companies and building supplies. Boston businesses are spread out over the greater Boston area into a…
Search Homes for Sale By Zip Codes Real estate investors and home buyers alike are becoming a little more savvy about searching for good stocks, investments and properties in the best cities. Searching for properties via zip codes adds variety and a new perspective to your home search or pursuit of that great income investment…