Most Homes Sell In Less Than One Month

By: Gem Home Loans

The typical home for sale was on the market for just 21 days in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s down from 43 days one year...

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Builders Confident In New Home Market

By: Gem Home Loans

Homebuilders know the housing market. Their business depends on it. That’s why the National Association of Home Builders keeps a monthly measure of how confident they are in the...

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If You Are Selling Your House Chances Are You Are Going To Get Your Asking Price

By: Gem Home Loans

Generally speaking, home prices rise more than they fall. If you look at year-over-year data, you’ll see home prices increase a few percentage points almost every year. There are,...

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Now Might Be The Best Time To Sell Your House

By: Gem Home Loans

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index surveys Americans each month to gauge their feelings about the housing market and their personal financial situation. The survey asks participants for their...

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More Competition For Homes Due to Hot Housing Market

By: Gem Home Loans

Spring is typically the season when the housing market heats up. And, while it’s still more than a month away, prospective buyers hoping to start their home search in...

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Cities vs. Suburbs: Which Is Cheaper?

By: Gem Home Loans

A lot has been written about how the coronavirus and remote work have led home buyers to flee urban centers and head to the suburbs. The idea that Americans...

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Low Inventory Accelerates Home Sales

By: Gem Home Loans

When there are fewer homes for sale, the homes that are available sell quickly. That’s no surprise. It’s common sense. And, since inventory has been low for quite a...

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