Virginia Gardner

Blog :: 08-2020

The Beginning of an Economic Recovery

The Beginning of an Economic Recovery | Simplifying The Market

The news these days seems to have a mix of highs and lows. We may hear that an economic recovery is starting, but weve also seen some of the worst economic data in the history of our country. The challenge today is to understand exactly whats going on and what it means relative to the road ahead. Weve talked before about what experts

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Why Foreclosures Wont Crush the Housing Market Next Year

Why Foreclosures Wont Crush the Housing Market Next Year | Simplifying The Market

With the strength of the current housing market growing every day and more Americans returning to work, a faster-than-expected recovery in the housing sector is already well underway. Regardless, many are still asking the question: will we see a wave of foreclosures as a result of the current crisis? Thankfully, research shows the number of foreclosures is expected to be much lower than what this country experienced during the last recession. Heres

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The Latest Unemployment Report: Slow and Steady Improvement

The Latest Unemployment Report: Slow and Steady Improvement | Simplifying The Market

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest Employment Situation Summary. Going into the release, the expert consensus was for 1.58 million jobs to be added in July, and for the unemployment rate to fall to 10.5%.

When the official report came out, it revealed that 1.8 million jobs were added, and the unemployment rate fell to

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2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights

  • A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isnt slowing down todays homebuyers.
  • Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates, and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward a down payment.
  • Lets connect today if your needs have recently changed and youre ready to make a move this
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