Queens Real Estate Agent Blog

Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above historic annual averages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), annual appreciation since 1991 has averaged 3.8%. Here are the […] http://dlvr.it/RnHXP7

ICYMI: This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “Working from home is a positive factor in demand for vacation homes.” Buyers are taking advantage of the fact that working from […] http://dlvr.it/RnFMjC

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction, the nation’s job recovery has slowed. The consensus reaction is best exemplified by a quote from Glassdoor Senior Economist, Daniel Zhao: “We saw positive job gains, but I think the sentiment is largely negative […] http://dlvr.it/RnCq3Y

This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “Working from home is a positive factor in demand for vacation homes.” Buyers are taking advantage of the fact that working from […] http://dlvr.it/Rn8CJn

FYI: Some Highlights * If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. * Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. * Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the way in our local area. http://dlvr.it/Rn78L3

FYI: In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their trusted real estate professionals – […] http://dlvr.it/Rn4Xj9

ICYMI: Some Highlights * If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. * Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. * Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the way in our local area. http://dlvr.it/Rn3nLf

FYI: Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight […] http://dlvr.it/Rn1rSr

ICYMI: In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their trusted real estate professionals – […] http://dlvr.it/Rn0tk9