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Today In Real Estate Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports, Second homes (i.e., homes sold to buyers who are not going to occupy the home year-round,... but use it as a vacation home, investment property, etc.) account for 15 percent of new single-family home sales. It’s not surprising that there’s an increase in demand for vacation homes. The majority of Americans are realizing they prefer to be around small groups, as shown in a recent survey from The Harris Poll. Social distancing taught consumers new things about how they like to socialize; (75... #Sellyourhouse #moveuphome #dreamhome #realestate Call (914) 213-4259

Today In Real Estate 93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes.... Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? In a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York notes that 93.3% of Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. The survey also shows a wide range of reasons why Americans feel that way, with the top answers being that housing prices are less volatile, it provides stability in a desired living environment, and for tax reasons. The data show how strongly Americans... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals Call (914) 213-4259

Today In Real Estate Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. For some, this has spurred an interest in making a move to a home that better suits our changing needs. In a recent study on today’s homebuyer preferences, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) states, When asked more ...specifically how the pandemic may have impacted their preference for home size21% or about 1 out of every 5 buyers, do want a larger home now as a direct result of the health crisis, while another segment 12% would prefer a smaller one instead. It’s interesting that a significant portion of homeowners actually want less space. For those who own larger homes right now and have a desire to... #expertanswers #downsize #stayinformed #staycurrent Call (914) 213-4259

Today In Real Estate Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC] If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number of households are discovering the value of a multigenerational home. With such high dem...and for houses today, now is a great time to sell so you can upgrade to a multigenerational home that may better suit your evolving needs. #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals Call (914) 213-4259