With all of the uncertainty these days, we’re asking ourselves how will COVID-19 impact the housing market. Bottom line: COVID-19 is a health crisis and not a housing crisis. Windermere’s chief economist explains the various factors that differentiate the current housing environment from that in 2008. Yes, we may see a slow down in sales […]

We may be able to skimp on some monthly expenses, like public transit or parking, dry cleaning, gym memberships, even the daily coffee habit, but one constant that will not change in the slightest for us, homeowners, is the monthly mortgage payment. We are on the hook with our servicer to pay our debt on […]

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if […]