Americans' belief in residential real estate as a good financial investment continues to grow as the housing market returns to normalcy.

Here are 3 top reasons why using a real estate professional in addition to a digital search is key:1. There's More to Real Estate Than Finding a Home Online.2. You Need a Skilled Negotiator.3. It Is Crucial to Make a Competitive and Compelling Offer.

We began the year with many economic leaders thinking we could expect a recession in late 2019 or early 2020. As spring approached, we�reported�that economists had started to push that projection past 2020.� Now, three leading surveys indicate that it may begin in the next eighteen months.

The current housing landscape presents greater home values, low interest rates, and high buyer demand. All of these factors point to the�strong�market forecasted to continue throughout the rest of the year.

According to two separate reports*, buyer demand dramatically increased over the last three months, leading into this spring buyers' market. It appears the spring buyers' market is going to be much stronger than many had projected. Whether you are selling or buying, this is important news.

New research shows that 66% of millennials who currently rent are�determined to buy a home! Seventy-three percent of those�surveyed�by�Pulsenomics�plan to buy a home in the next five years, with�40% planning to do so within the next two years!