One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the remainder of 2020 – and the outlook is extremely encouraging. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key Continue Reading
Archives for June 2020
Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?
In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned to lead the way out of this recession, builder confidence might be a bright spark that gets the recovery fire started. The Continue Reading
Coronavirus Briefing – The New York Times
An informed guide to the global outbreak, with the latest developments and expert advice about prevention and treatment. By Jonathan Wolfe and Lara Takenaga The global death toll has passed 500,000, with more than 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases. Vice Continue Reading
Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate
Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home Price – Growth in asking prices Continue Reading
Bell Tower: The Much Needed Neighborhood Glue
Pictured above: Bell Tower Managing Owner Barbi Tice The pandemic presses on as the number of COVID cases and deaths dip and spike. A historical movement calling for racial justice and equity in response to police brutality marches through our streets. An economic recession bears down on our country. We may be fatigued, but we go about our daily lives, working, hoping, and striving for change in Continue Reading
COVID-19 Travel/Tourism Update for Truckee
We Are Open! Welcome Back, Visitors. Truckee is OPEN for visitors! Welcome back, we missed you! Truckee’s restaurants and businesses have stayed open while hotels, lodges, and short term rentals reopened June 12th. Please note that the statewide stay-at-home order is still in place. We are expecting an amended order from CA Governor Newsom shortly which will clarify leisure travel. Please Continue Reading
