Monday Market Update: Best of 2020 Blogs

A Look Back At The Impact of 2020 On Housing... 

We are in the final stretch of 2020 and we know you are ready! While the last 12 months have been defined by unprecedented challenges and changes, we have been focused on finding ways to support you along the way. On that note, we are pleased to present our annual ‘Best Of 2020’ edition of our Monday Market Updates. These selections represent the articles that revealed pivotal trends, summarized critical market data and/or received the greatest reader feedback. If you had a favorite read on our blog in 2020… we’d love to hear about it so we can bring you more of what you want in 2021; just email bobbi@bobbidecker.com.

BEST MONDAY MARKET UPDATES OF 2020

National 2021 Housing Forecast [Infographic]

We know you are looking forward to 2021, so our most recent ‘Best Of 2020’ blog is all about the bright future that awaits! See the related read ‘2021 California Housing Forecast’ as well for a statewide perspective.

3 Data Drops You May Have Missed

The arguably greatest silver lining of 2020 was the multiple ways in which the housing market sustained and gained momentum and set records along the way. The blog above outlines 3 of the major ways in which home prices, refinance opportunities and new homes sales surprised us all.

VA Condo Approvals 101

Home has been the cornerstone of comfort and safety this year, and that is why we have worked tirelessly to increase the accessibility of home ownership – specifically for our veterans! The read above shares critical information on what veterans need to know if they want to purchase a condo or townhome, as well as announces a local community that is now VA Approved.

Community Counts More Than Ever

We all know that ‘location, location, location’ is the #1 criteria for choosing a home. While proximity to schools, commute corridors and recreation has always been important in neighborhood selection – this year the sense of community in an area become an overarching priority. The increased amount of time spent at home really solidified what homeowners want not just in terms of where they are at, but who they see every day.

Historic Election Impacts

We could not end 2020 without remembering that it was an election year. If you were not reading about the pandemic this year, you were probably following the election and concerned about the related housing implications. For our readers, the election served as a powerful reminder that short-term volatility should not derail your long-term goals; may the 5 related reads in the article above serve as proof.

The entire Bobbi Decker Real Estate Team would like to sincerely thank you for reading our blog this year! Our greatest hope is that amidst the madness, you knew where to find objective, resourceful and data-driven information when you needed it most.

Wishing you all the best as we complete the final chapter of 2020!