by Kelly Smith | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog, The Market
This was Unexpected Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point...
by Kelly Smith | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, Financial Insights, The Market
The year 2020 will certainly be one to remember, with new realities and norms that changed the way we live. This year’s real estate market is certainly no exception to that shift, with historic highlights continuing to break records and challenge what many thought...
by Kelly Smith | Apr 7, 2020 | Financial Insights, The Market
Ten million Americans lost their jobs over the last two weeks. The next announced unemployment rate on May 8th is expected to be in the double digits. Because the health crisis brought the economy to a screeching halt, many are feeling a personal financial crisis....
by Kelly Smith | Apr 6, 2020 | Financial Insights, The Market
We’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too – from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, lenders, and all of the players involved in a...
