Shapiro Real Estate Group Update | January 2021
New year, new me (well, a better version of me š ), and a new market update!In October, I gave a PSA that I didn't see this getting any easier for buyers. In fact, it has continued to get harder,
What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
Earlier this month, theĀ Bureau of Labor StatisticsĀ (BLS) released their most recentĀ Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. Thatās a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we
Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard aboutĀ buyingĀ a home instead of renting one, youāre not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor
Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. Along the way, be sure to discuss any
Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?
At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making their monthly mortgage payments. Today, almost three million households are
What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
According to the latestĀ CoreLogicĀ Home Price Insights Report, nationwideĀ home values increased by 8.2%Ā over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic lows at the same time buyer demand was buoyed
Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nationās economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the current market conditions are truly
Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Hereās what four experts have to say about