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Home Sales Hit a Record-Setting Rebound

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With a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales  Report  from the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that spark. According to  NAR ,  home sales jumped 20.7%  from May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million in June:   “Existing-home sales rebounded at a record pace in June, showing strong signs of a market turnaround after three straight months of sales declines caused by the ongoing pandemic…Each of the four major regions achieved month-over-month growth.” This significant rebound is a major boost for the housing market and the U.S. economy. According to Lawrence Yun,  Chief Economist  for NAR, the momentum has the potential to continue on, too: “The sales recovery is strong, as buyers were eager to purchase homes an

Not All Agents Are Created Equal.

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Not All Agents Are Created Equal In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate agent can be your essential guide, but truth be told, not all agents are created equal. Finding the right agent for you and your family should be your top priority when you’re ready to sell your house. The right agent is the person who can truly walk you through the whole process, look out for your best interest, and seamlessly lead you through all the steps along the way. In today’s complex market, the way we execute real estate transactions is changing constantly, especially as more elements can be done  virtually . Making sure you have the best advice on your side is more important than ever. So, how do you choose the perfect agent? It starts with trust. You must trust the adv