Coronavirus, Renting What Will Happen When the CDC Eviction Ban Ends? When the CDC eviction ban expires — maybe as early as June 30 — up to 8 million tenants may face evictions. Then what? TweetShareSharePin44 Shares
Coronavirus One Year of COVID-19: A Look Back It’s been a little over one year since our world changed due to the onset of COVID-19. As we navigate what life will look like post-pandemic, let’s look at some of the ways we made it through this wild year. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Coronavirus, Moving Will the Great Urban Flight Last? Since the onset of the pandemic last year, urban flight into less populated areas has been a driving force in the real estate market. But, will this phenomenon last? TweetShareSharePin44 Shares
Coronavirus The Collateral Damage of the Pandemic on Real Estate Almost a year into the COVID-19 era, the collateral damage of the pandemic on real estate continues to grow. For some, relief is nowhere in sight. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Coronavirus, Finance A Hot Housing Market Expected to Continue Through the Spring of 2021 As we approach the end of 2020, and reflect on all that has happened in the past year, we analyze current trends that may affect the spring housing market for 2021. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Coronavirus Why Are Basements a Trending Home Feature During COVID-19? More homebuyers are prioritizing properties with basements. Find out how real estate trends and buyer preferences have changed after COVID-19. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus What Could a Second Wave of COVID-19 Mean for Housing Markets? Will a second wave of COVID-19 mean “boom” or “bust” for the housing market? With the trends we’re seeing now, there are a couple of possibilities to expect. TweetShareSharePin0 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus Second-time Homebuying Experience: Lessons I’ve Learned and Buying During COVID-19 Lindsay Aratari shares the lessons she learned as a second-time homebuyer who purchased a house during the COVID-19 pandemic. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus Investing in a College Town Rental Property During COVID-19: Charlottesville, VA Thinking of purchasing an investment property in a college town? Homes.com’s market analyst, Steve Cook, shares rental price trends in well-know college towns in this two-part series. *Cover image sourced from University of Virginia. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Coronavirus, Making a House a Home How is COVID-19 Impacting Homebuyer Preferences? Despite anxiety over the economic conditions caused by the pandemic, a recent Homes.com survey shows that desired home features and search processes are changing, but homeownership aspiration remains firm. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus The New Must-haves of Homebuying: What Buyers are Looking for As homebuyers feel more comfortable buying homes in the pandemic, their wants and needs are shifting. But, how? Here are what sellers should expect buyers to be looking for in the upcoming year. TweetShareSharePin44 Shares
Coronavirus How Parents Really Feel About Kids Learning at Home As the U.S. confronts another season of coronavirus-related school closures, Homes.com surveyed almost 700 parents to uncover what learning-from-home challenges they faced, along with their greatest concerns for this fall. TweetShareSharePin0 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus, Travel Best Cities to Buy a Vacation Home for Post-pandemic Retreats If you’ve been considering purchasing a vacation home for post-pandemic investments or getaways, now might be the best time in these five cities. TweetShareSharePin0 Shares
Coronavirus, Home Values Six Cities COVID-19 is Making More Affordable to Buy a Home From Los Angeles to Miami, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen home prices in major cities decrease over the course of the past couple of months. These are the cities that have seen homes become more affordable in light of the virus. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus, Finance Home Prices are Rising in These Markets Despite the Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic hit America just as the spring home sales market was beginning. But, that doesn’t mean all markets haven’t fared well. These are the cities where prices rose– and will continue to rise– throughout the spring months. TweetShareSharePin4747 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus The Future of Homebuying: Questions to Ask in a Post-Coronavirus World So, you want to buy a home in the near future? Knowing what changes have occurred during COVID-19, as well as what questions to ask, is going a vital part of navigating the real estate world in the future. TweetShareSharePin11 Shares
Coronavirus, Finance, Mortgage 101 What You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance From who can get mortgage forbearance, to what it is, this is your go-to resource about the basic of mortgage forbearance policies. TweetShareSharePin117117 Shares
Coronavirus, Local Market Report How COVID-19 Has Changed 2020 Market Predictions In early February, Homes.com highlighted six cities which we believed stood a strong chance of becoming top-tier markets. Then, the pandemic hit. So, how are four of the six markets faring? Let’s take a look. TweetShareSharePin22 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus, Selling a Home Homebuying Must-Haves: How COVID-19 Has Changed What’s Hot or Not in a Home What used to be the “must-have” item in a home might not be the case anymore as people are changing how they use their spaces. Here’s what you can expect to come back in style, and fade out, in a post-coronavirus market. TweetShareSharePin44 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus, Finance Why It’s Suddenly Harder to Get a Mortgage With COVID-19 making it incredibly difficult to buy a home, or even to get a mortgage, home buyers and homeowners who are trying to refinance need to stay up-to-date with the changes in the mortgage sector. TweetShareSharePin0 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus, Finance, Foreclosures Why Homeownership is Still a Great Investment Surprisingly, homeownership’s reputation as a safe investment took only a minor hit before rebounding in the 2012 Great Recession. Now, we’re entering an economic crisis that may be worse. But, here’s why homeownership is still a great investment. TweetShareSharePin127127 Shares
Buying, Coronavirus, Selling a Home What You Need to Know About Virtual Open Houses in the COVID-19 Era Since the arrival of the COVID-19 crisis, the real estate industry has evolved how open houses are conducted. Now that they’re virtual, you should know what exactly they mean to you as a buyer and questions to ask during the open house. TweetShareSharePin5454 Shares