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With the multi-family, retail, industrial, and office sector posting yearly growth and showing positive trends, leading economists believe that commercial real estate is poised to rebound this 2021. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Did you know that the fertility rate can directly affect the housing market? The latest NAR report shows that buyers who have children under the age of 18 have fallen to 33% in 2020, implying changes in preference among buyers with kids and those without. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

May the best home bidder win! Buyers need to brace themselves for a more competitive housing market this spring season as homes for-sale is nearly 50% fewer than last year according to Realtor.com’s newly released Monthly Housing Trends Report. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Survey results by Cinch Home Services shows that comfort, atmosphere, organization, and mental health are the top reasons why a lot of homeowners are into home remodeling projects since the start of the pandemic. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Looking to buy your first home? Fortunately, there are many options and help for first-time homebuyers in the form of grants, loans and down payment assistance programs. Click to learn what's available for you! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

More renters may want to enter the housing market and become homeowners in the future as CoreLogic's report shows homeowner's equity reached $26,300, the highest gain since 2013. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

With almost every activity being remote in these times, keeping up with what's the latest trends on amenities is the key! Check out the amenities luxury homebuyers are looking for in today's housing market! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Better days are coming ahead! Experts predict that the housing market indicators will continue to trend upwards as a comprehensive vaccination rollout is underway, buoying the recovery of the US economy in the second half of 2021. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Spring homebuying season is here! The difficulties in finding a home have been clear for first-time buyers, yet they are still determined to pursue their goal of becoming homeowners in 2021! Click the link to learn more about the first-time homebuyers trend! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

As some buyers are being priced out of the market due to rising home prices, rental demand increases, boosting a yearly increase in rent prices much higher than the pre-pandemic level of 3.8% for January according to CoreLogic's latest rent index report #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

How did the pandemic-mortgage boom change the market? Experts share 5 insights about what these changes means for the mortgage activity and how will it affect today's housing market. Read the full article below! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Millennials may create growing demand, but the housing market still faces supply and rising rates issues. Nevertheless, with the economy on recovery and favorable market conditions, the spring home-buying season is predicted to record sales like never before. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

While keeping the benchmark interest rates near zero does not directly influence the mortgage rates, economists affirm that the Feds has been increasing its purchases of mortgage-backed securities that could likely help slow the rise of mortgage rates. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Despite a nationwide increase in home prices, the latest data from Realtor.com shows the monthly cost to buy jumped 0.2% yearly while the cost to rent increased to 2.4%; making buying more affordable than renting in 15 out of 50 largest metros. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Multigenerational homes that are 4000 sqft. or more sold 70% faster than smaller homes according Realtor.com's February housing report, with 18% of buyers in ages 41-65 buying it to take care of their aging parents or for cost savings. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

With the help of the housing market and consumer spending, the economy is seeing recovery as the final GDP estimate rose 33.4% in Q3 2020 from -31.4% in Q2 2020. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

As Gen X and Millennials approach the average age to buy a home, CoreLogic predicts that nearly 25 million new households will be added by 2028. Read the full article below! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Following the trend of single-family homes-for-rent, one-third of multi-family construction is now also shifting to the suburbs and exurbs! Check out these trends! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

The housing market is notably swift this winter as yearly pending-home sales recorded a strong gain of 16.4% despite a monthly slide for November. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

The housing market is starting the year with a new all-time low mortgage rates, breaking the record set on December 24. #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Need a boost to your productivity in this continuing work-from-home setup? Introducing "cloffice", the latest home trend design where a closet is reimagined to resemble office space! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe

Homes For Sale are selling fast! NAR says existing-home sales rose for the 5th consecutive month, reporting an increase of nearly 27% from last year. The market is STILL on fire! #LagunaBeach #CharlesRoe