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2021 Housing Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]
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In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the last twelve months. Last week, CoreLogic released its 2020 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights report, which reveals four major findings:

This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing thats been in short supply since the spring. Were experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced many homeowners to reevaluate their space
[...]Mortgage assumptions have not been a practical matter for the last 30 years because mortgage rates have been on a steady decline. Even if the seller had a rate lower than the current rate, the new purchaser must qualify to assume the [...]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, theres another type of buyer thats very active this holiday season
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If youre currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, theres still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the
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If youre one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely dont want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Heres why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for holiday
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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
[...]Vacation home sales are up 44% year-over-year according to the National Association of REALTORS® based on sales during the July to September period. Not only are the number of units up, but they are also selling faster than in previous [...]