The COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 one of the most deadly and challenging years in our lifetime. Thankfully, the availability of vaccines has begun to provide hope of returning to some version of normalcy. As we move in that direction, many across the country have been considering whether this is a good time to buy or sell a home. Sometimes the most challenging of times presents the most unique opportunities. We’ll explain.

While attempting to keep our families healthy, the concerns of normal life have not gone away. The bills don’t stop, nor concerns about 401Ks, investments, job, retirement, and markets stability. Thankfully, real estate values have not been something to worry about. In 2020, especially the last half of the year, buyer demand for homes remained incredibly strong, fueled by record-low mortgage rates.

Perhaps because we were home-bound, many of us began to really think more about where we live. If I can work from home… where might I want “ho; ...