Cheryl Bourland's blog

Yes, housing inventory remains extremely low and tax reform could potentially harm homeowners, but Realtor Magazine points out that there is actually a lot to be thankful for in real estate this holiday season. Don't believe me? Keep reading to see why!

Millennials are already the largest generation of home buyers in the U.S., spending a collective $514 billion on home purchases in the last year; however their ability to buy varies dramatically from state to state. Recently, GoBankingRates.com compiled a ranking of all fifty states based on how affordable their housing market was for those age 25-34. The results showed that Arkansas was the third most affordable state in the U.S. for these young buyers!

Are you a home seller in 2017? Statistically-speaking, you are probably 55 years old, lived in your old home for 10 years, and sold it for a tidy $47,500 profit. Keep reading to learn more about the typical home seller and how the market is changing in 2017!