on August 7, 2020 at 12:44 pm

Instant Reaction: Jobs, August 7, 2020 Jobs are coming back, with 1.8 million net new additions in July, a total of 9.3 million over the past three months as the economy has reopened. By:  Lawrence Yun […]

on August 7, 2020 at 12:03 pm

Lowest Level of Layoffs Since the Pandemic Started Layoffs fell to 1.2 million last week, the lowest level since the pandemic started, and a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised... By:  Nadia Evangelou […]

on August 6, 2020 at 4:25 pm

Foreign Purchases Declined April 2019 – March 2020 Foreign buyers pulled back for the second year, purchasing 5% less in U.S. existing homes compared to the previous 12-month period. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton […]

on August 6, 2020 at 2:25 pm

Instant Reaction: Interest Rates Interest rates dipped 11 basis points to 2.88% on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, continuing to hover at record-low levels. By:  Nadia Evangelou […]

on August 4, 2020 at 8:15 pm

Economist Outlook: Land Market Outlook in 2020 Q3 REALTORS® expect to have more sales transactions in residential and industrial land sales in the third quarter. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton […]

on July 31, 2020 at 1:53 pm

Credit/Debit Card Spending Picking Up The U.S. Census Bureau reported that personal consumption spending in Q2 2020 fell by nearly 35% on a seasonally adjusted annual rate. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton […]

on July 31, 2020 at 1:25 pm

June 2020 Pending Home Sales June’s pending home sales pace increased 16.6% last month and rose 6.3% from a year ago. By:  Michael Hyman […]

on July 30, 2020 at 5:45 pm

New Unemployment Claims Increased to 1.4 M Last Week Layoffs are still happening with 1.4 million new filers for unemployment insurance, a slight increase of 12,000 from the prior week. By:  Nadia Evangelou […]

on July 30, 2020 at 2:44 pm

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates and Unemployment The housing market is hot because of lower mortgage rates, but the luxury market may remain soft due to jumbo loan issues. By:  Nadia Evangelou […]

on July 30, 2020 at 1:43 pm

Instant Reaction: GDP, July 30, 2020 As expected, economic activity collapsed in the second quarter due to the total virus-lockdown in April and only partial re-openings in May. By:  Lawrence Yun […]

on August 5, 2020 at 10:25 pm

6 Home Trends Buyers Love Learn some of the key areas of design to highlight when marketing your listings. Design Trends […]

on July 29, 2020 at 10:14 pm

Home Sells in a Mere 12 Hours After Remote Staging Home stager Francesca Mahoney was able to transform a space without ever stepping foot inside. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Working With Sellers, Staging, Using Digital Video as a Marketing Too […]

on July 22, 2020 at 10:11 pm

5 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Transform a Home's Style An architect offers up tips to create a more inviting space. Design & Architecture, Design Trends […]

on July 15, 2020 at 6:52 pm

Remotely Staged and Sold in 2 Days By working with home sellers over video calls, home stager Sarah Greco was able to transform a space and attract buyers. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging, Using Digital Video as a Marketing Too […]

on July 9, 2020 at 2:51 pm

A Lawn Mowing Trick to Upgrade Landscaping Imitating this mowing pattern can give the appearance of professional work. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends […]

on June 30, 2020 at 6:44 pm

Barn Doors Are a Stylish Space Saver These sliding doors can free up to 14 square feet of usable floor space. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends […]

on June 26, 2020 at 8:21 pm

6 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal While Spending More Time at Home Enhance the front stoop with this step-by-step guide. […]

on June 18, 2020 at 6:15 pm

Baby Got Back(yard)! Maximize Your Outdoor Space Here are some important considerations to make when planning your outdoor design. By:  Julea Joseph Working With Sellers, Design Trends […]

on June 15, 2020 at 2:20 pm

Make the Front Porch More Welcoming This exterior feature is getting more attention amid the pandemic. Get inspiration for colorful, cozy front stoops. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architectur […]

on June 3, 2020 at 9:01 pm

Designing the Perfect Pop-Up Office Stage extra rooms as workspaces so buyers can see the flexibility of your listing. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Working With Sellers, Staging, Design Trends […]