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O'Briens Moving & Storage is a proud employee of O'Briens Moving & StorageBefore we get into the more positive outlook for 2026 home sales, there are a few important statistics that help put today’s housing market into perspective. How Mortgage Affordability Has Changed In 2019, the typical mortgage payment accounted for about 21% of household income.
Read MoreDuring the last few months of 2025, we focused on articles regarding the state of the housing market, as it is so closely related to our industry. Hopefully, you found these articles informative and helpful when making decisions about buying a home and what to look for.
Read MoreWhat are the main factors driving home values? The two biggest drivers are location and neighborhood quality. Location and Neighborhood Quality Location remains the most powerful factor influencing home values.
Read MoreEarlier this year, we wrote about some migration (moving) trends for the first part of 2025. Allied Van Lines has now released its final moving statistics for 2025, and there are some interesting trends.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we mentioned some of the upgrades done at Christmas City USA (Bethlehem, PA). One of those was the new Winter Wonderland expansion at Christkindlmarkt. Well, we attended it last week, and the improvements are wonderful.
Read MoreThe Christmas City blog was much more exciting, but we have decided to post much more helpful, dull information on the housing market. And things are looking up!! Positive Signs in the Housing Market Rising Inventory: As of October 2025, home listings are up 50% compared to January 2025 (43,300 vs.
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Many towns across the country come alive during the holiday season, and none more than the officially named “Christmas City USA “, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Christmas spirit explodes here every year, and there are some upgrades and changes that have occurred here since last year.
Read MoreIn general, homes of the future will feature smaller, smarter spaces that welcome low–maintenance living and social connecting. We love the concept. Less inside space = less cost — more affordability and more land available.
Read MoreWe have spent the last 2 months trying to educate the public on what is going on with the housing market and the moving industry, and some of the root causes.
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, we have focused on providing information about the housing market and industry, as it is so critical to the economy and the moving industry.
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