Even in the age of the novel coronavirus, the process of browsing online listings hasn’t completely changed. Sure, there’s much more of an emphasis on new features like virtual tours, but a listing page is still likely to show all the specs you’re used to seeing—things like price per square foot, year built, and, of […]
Despite the Coronavirus, Home Prices Are Still Rising—for Now
Home sellers can take heart. Despite the fervent wishes of buyers, home prices are ticking up during this coronavirus crisis—instead of down. In a surprise, the median home list price rose 1.6% annually in the week ending April 25 compared with the same week a year ago, according to the most recent national data from realtor.com® looking […]
What You Should Know About the Housing Market Right Now
Spring is typically a busy time for buying and selling homes, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed homeowners and shoppers into new, uncharted territory. Shelter-in-place orders and concerns about contagion have forced many real estate agents to cancel open houses, while unemployment is at a historically high level. But even in the midst of a deadly pandemic […]