[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1ze9s12pmzn0a":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":39,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":43,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":47},{"item":4,"previous":27,"next":33},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":25,"updatedAt":26},51638,"how-buying-or-selling-a-home-benefits-your-community","How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community","\u003Cp>If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240507\u002F20240508-How-Buying-or-Selling-a-Home-Benefits-Your-Community.png","\u003Cp>If you're thinking of \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F11\u002Fbuilders-are-building-smaller-homes\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buying\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F30\u002Fwhat-more-listings-mean-when-you-sell-your-house\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling\u003C\u002Fa> a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every year, the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR) puts out a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F2024-state-economic-impact-of-real-estate-activity-report-united-states-04-09-2024.pdf?_gl=1*gi9lw4*_gcl_au*NDg0ODIxMTgxLjE3MTIyNDc0OTg.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">report\u003C\u002Fa> that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F05\u002Ftop-5-reasons-to-hire-an-agent-when-buying-a-home-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buying\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F29\u002Fnows-a-great-time-to-sell-your-house\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling\u003C\u002Fa> homes (\u003Cem>see visual below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240507\u002F20240508-Impact-of-a-Typical-Home-Sale.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240507\u002F20240508-Impact-of-a-Typical-Home-Sale.png\" alt=\"No Caption Received\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When a house is sold, it really boosts the local economy. That’s because of all the people needed to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F03\u002Fnewly-built-homes-could-be-a-game-changer-this-spring\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">build\u003C\u002Fa>, fix up, and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the \u003Cem>National Association of Home Builders\u003C\u002Fem> (NAHB), \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchicagoagentmagazine.com\u002F2023\u002F01\u002F02\u002Fnahb-robert-dietz-new-construction\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains\u003C\u002Fa> how the housing industry adds jobs to a community:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . .\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem> housing is a significant job creator.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem> In fact, for every single-family home built, enough economic activity is generated to sustain three full-time jobs for a year . . .”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>It makes sense that housing creates a lot of jobs because so many different kinds of work are involved in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Think about all the people involved with selling a house—city officials, contractors, lawyers, real estate agents, specialists, etc. Everyone has a job to do to make your deal go through. So, each transaction is a big help to those who work and live in your community.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Put simply, when you \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F25\u002Fis-a-multi-generational-home-right-for-you\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F10\u002Fshould-i-move-with-todays-mortgage-rates\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sell\u003C\u002Fa> a home, you’re helping out your neighbors. So, when you \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F16\u002Fshould-i-wait-for-mortgage-rates-to-come-down-before-i-move\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">decide to move\u003C\u002Fa>, you're not just meeting your own needs—you're also doing something good for your community. Just knowing your move helps so many people around you can give you a sense of empowerment as you make your decision this year.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Every time a home is sold, it really helps out the local economy. If you’re \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F12\u002Fthe-perks-of-downsizing-when-you-retire-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ready to move\u003C\u002Fa>, let’s \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F09\u002Fthe-top-5-reasons-you-need-a-real-estate-agent-when-buying-a-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch\u003C\u002Fa>. It won’t just change your life—it’ll also do a lot of good for the whole community.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240507\u002F20240508-Impact-of-a-Typical-Home-Sale.png",false,[17,21],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},6,"For Sellers","sellers","2024-05-08T10:30:00Z","2024-05-08T10:30:49Z",{"id":28,"slug":29,"title":30,"featuredImage":31,"publishedAt":32,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},51379,"tips-for-younger-homebuyers-how-to-make-your-dream-a-reality","Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240503\u002F20240507-Tips-for-Younger-Homebuyers-How-To-Make-Your-Dream-a-Reality.png","2024-05-07T10:30:00Z",{"id":34,"slug":35,"title":36,"featuredImage":37,"publishedAt":38,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},51561,"the-top-2-reasons-to-consider-a-newly-built-home","The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240506\u002F20240509-The-Top-2-Reasons-To-Consider-a-Newly-Built-Home.png","2024-05-09T10:30:00Z",{"cover":40,"open":41,"shareSpread":42},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",{"cover":44,"open":45,"shareSpread":46},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[48,52,53,54,58,62,66,70,74,78,82,86,90,94,98,102,106,110,114,118,122,126,130,134,138,142,146,150,154,158],{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":55,"name":56,"slug":57},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":59,"name":60,"slug":61},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":63,"name":64,"slug":65},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":67,"name":68,"slug":69},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":71,"name":72,"slug":73},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":75,"name":76,"slug":77},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":79,"name":80,"slug":81},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":87,"name":88,"slug":89},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":91,"name":92,"slug":93},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":95,"name":96,"slug":97},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":99,"name":100,"slug":101},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":103,"name":104,"slug":105},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":107,"name":108,"slug":109},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":111,"name":112,"slug":113},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":115,"name":116,"slug":117},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":119,"name":120,"slug":121},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":123,"name":124,"slug":125},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":127,"name":128,"slug":129},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":131,"name":132,"slug":133},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":135,"name":136,"slug":137},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":143,"name":144,"slug":145},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":147,"name":148,"slug":149},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":151,"name":152,"slug":153},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":155,"name":156,"slug":157},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":159,"name":160,"slug":161},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]