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Besides Alaska, Hawaii and some desert areas, white tail deer are found throughout the United States. Now they may be cute, but they can wreak havoc on your garden! Learn the best ways to deer-proof your plants in less than five minutes.

Simon Liang, Concentric Realty

How To Deer-Proof Your Garden If deer get into your garden, they can chew your hard work all the way down to the nub in just a few bites.

Three Things to Understand About Unemployment Statistics Tomorrow morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the latest Employment Situation Summary, which will include the most current unemployment rate. It will be a horrific number. Many analysts believe unemployment could be greater than 20%. These numbers represent families across the nation....

Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy All eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing consensus that the housing market is positioned to be that driving force, the tailwind...

Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales? Ten million Americans lost their jobs over the last two weeks. The next announced unemployment rate on May 8th is expected to be in the double digits. Because the health crisis brought the economy to a screeching halt, many are feeling a personal financial crisis. James Bullard, President of the Fed

Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise Looking ahead, 2020 is projected to be a strong year for homeownership. According to the Freddie Mac Forecast, “We expect rates to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.8% in 2020.” If you’re currently renting, 2020 may be a great time to think about making a jump into homeownership whi...

2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year: Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index,

How Long Can This Economic Recovery Last? The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last? The Wall

Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It. Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over. According to National Mortgage News, “Millennials, those young adults now aged 23 to 38, are now entering their peak household formation and homebuying years.” If you

Did you know: According to the National Association of Home Builders, adding a half bath increases your home's value by 10.5%!

If you added one to your home, would it look like this?

Simon Liang, Concentric Realty

Busting the Myth About a Housing Affordability Crisis It seems you can’t find a headline with the term “housing affordability” without the word “crisis” attached to it. That’s because some only consider the fact that residential real estate prices have continued to appreciate. However, we must realize it’s not just the price of a home tha...

The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of

Here's everything you need to know about getting a home value appraisal! ➡️➡️➡️

Simon Liang, Concentric Realty

Do you have to get a home value appraisal? Do you have to get a home value appraisal? In most cases the answer is yes. Find out when you do and when you don't.