Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the way in our local area. If you are in the market for buying or […]
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A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World
A New Way To Shop For Homes In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, home buying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers […]
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
The Impact Of Home Values Surging Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight […]
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the home buying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, the path to homeownership has many steps. Sadly, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 […]
5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five tips for homebuyers who want to make a competitive offer and be successful in […]
It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC]
SOME HIGHLIGHTS Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house on […]
Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year progressed (See graph below): When you continually hear how rates are […]
Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? “About Zero Percent.”
There seems to be some concern that the economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be forced to pay […]
Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing
Through all the challenges of the pandemic, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates and scooping up many of the available homes for sale on the market. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it […]
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