This is the final in a 3 part series summarizing my home market projections for 2021 Turning our attention now to sale prices, this year has been impressive so far, and we should see sale prices in 2020 ending up 7.4 percent higher than we saw in 2019. This number is quite remarkable because of what had been … more »
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Stay Tuned! This is part 2 of a 3 part series laying out expectations for 2021. Let’s take a look at existing homes. The forecast is for sales this year to have risen by 3.9 percent, but sales in 2021 should be up by 6.9 percent, and that’s a level we haven’t seen since 2006. For sales … more »
Stay Tuned! This is the first of a 3 part series laying out expectations for 2021. How low can interest rates go? Experts forecast rates will likely bottom out in the current quarter, but that said, they don’t anticipate them rising much as we move through 2021 The bottom line is all the experts are confident rates will start to … more »
What States Move and Which Stay Put?
Oct 19th, 2020 | jfinney@talktotucker.com
The states with the highest percentage of persons born in state of current residence Louisiana at 77.6%, meaning 22.4% were born in another state or country Michigan is second at 76.2% Ohio at 74.7% Mississippi at71.5% Pennsylvania at 71.4% The states with the lowest percentage of persons born in state of current residence Nevada is lowest at 27.2% Florida at 35.8% Arizona at 39.9% … more »
What Happens In An Election Year…
Sep 3rd, 2020 | jfinney@talktotucker.com
So how will the Presidential Election affect the housing market? Normally without an election, there’s about an 9.8% decrease in the number of homes sold in November vs. October. This is due to the normal seasonality that we see in the Fall and Winter months. In an election year, there is usually a 15% decrease in … more »
Indiana State Parks & Nature Trails
Jun 9th, 2020 | jfinney@talktotucker.com
Pack your picnic lunch, load up the hiking gear or bikes, buckle those kiddos in tight and hit the road! Here is a list of some (not all!) Indiana State Parks in the State that are OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Get out there and get some fresh air, but be sure to give your fellow park-goers … more »
Almost overnight, the pandemic caused by COVID-19 has caused travel to be restricted and borders everywhere to close. International flights are being cancelled. Travel between the states is being discouraged. Many of us have put our travel plans to the side as we collectively self-quarantine for safety. Self-distancing and social isolation are important right now, … more »
A bleach solution or rubbing alcohol is your best bet for keeping your home sanitized. There’s everyday clean, guest clean, and then there’s COVID-19 clean. To get down the absolute nitty gritty on how to disinfect your home, you’ll want your big guns: bleach, rubbing alcohol, and hot water. The Best Disinfectants For your high-touch … more »
Economic Impact Of Home Sales In U.S
Apr 6th, 2020 | jfinney@talktotucker.com
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 real estate transaction are changing to … more »
Should I Buy a House in Indiana Right Now?
Mar 20th, 2020 | jfinney@talktotucker.com
America is going through some unprecedented events in its history, so many Americans are understandably nervous about their futures. That anxiety is making a lot of people second-guess every major financial move they might make, including whether or not to buy a house right now. Why Are People So Anxious About Buying a Home Right … more »