[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fjw6zoebh45yd":3,"$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},81005,"how-buying-or-selling-a-home-helps-your-local-economy","How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy","\u003Cp>Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20250311\u002F20250320-How-Buying-or-Selling-a-Home-Helps-Your-Local-Economy-original.png","\u003Cp>Whether you’re \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F24\u002Fhow-to-buy-a-home-without-waiting-for-lower-rates\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buying\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F04\u002Fmore-buyers-are-making-moves-is-it-time-to-sell\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling\u003C\u002Fa> a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every year, the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR) puts out a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002F2025-01\u002F2025-state-economic-impact-of-real-estate-activity-report-us-01-29-2025.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">report\u003C\u002Fa> that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people buying and selling homes. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The data shows that if you buy an existing (previously lived-in) home, you're giving the local economy a boost of just over $60K. And if you buy a newly built home, that number goes up to over $125K (\u003Cem>see visual below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20250311\u002F20250320-The-Economic-Impact-of-a-Typical-Home-Sale-original.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20250311\u002F20250320-The-Economic-Impact-of-a-Typical-Home-Sale-original.png\" alt=\"a graph of a home sale\">\u003C\u002Fa>That’s because of all the people needed to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F03\u002Fis-a-newly-built-home-right-for-you-the-pros-and-cons\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), explains how the housing industry adds jobs to a community:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . housing is a significant job creator. 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>When you think about it, it makes sense. Behind every home sale is a network of people involved, including contractors, city officials, real estate agents, lawyers, specialists, and more. Everyone has a job to do to help make sure your deal goes through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Put simply, when you \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F18\u002Fbuying-a-home-may-help-shield-you-from-inflation\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy\u003C\u002Fa> or sell a home, you’re helping out your neighbors. So, your decision to move doesn’t just meet your needs; it supports their families, strengthens your town, and shapes the future of your community. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Imagine walking through the front door of your next home, knowing your decision helped a local contractor keep their crew working or a small business thrive. Remember that feeling as you make your decision this year.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Moving isn’t just a personal milestone – it's an investment in your community, too. If you’re ready to make a move, let’s connect. 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