Author name: Keith LaBrunda - RE/MAX Town & Valley

Attention Home Buyers and Sellers: If your 2024 ambition involves purchasing or selling a property, grasping the current real estate market dynamics, identifying your core reasons, and collaborating with seasoned professionals are vital steps to crystallize your homeownership aspirations for the upcoming year. The past year witnessed significant economic influences on the real estate sector, impacting your finances as well. Understanding not only the present market conditions but also your personal objectives in buying or selling a property is crucial. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, advises: “The key to making a good decision in this challenging housing market is

The concept of the American Dream varies for each individual, but a recent Bankrate survey reveals that for many, owning a home remains a fundamental aspect of this dream (refer to the accompanying graph): Owning a home, as indicated by the graph, ranks higher in importance than retiring comfortably, having a successful career, or obtaining a college degree. But does this aspiration of homeownership resonate with the younger generations? A study conducted by 1000watt focuses on the attitudes of Gen Z and millennials—often perceived as the generations more inclined towards renting—towards owning a home. The study inquires about their future