How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?

By |2017-02-28T11:00:05-07:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost [...]

Where Are the Home Prices Heading in the Next 5 Years?

By |2017-02-27T11:00:09-07:00February 27th, 2017|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey.Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over the next five [...]

Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Mark Since 2007 [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2017-02-24T11:00:06-07:00February 24th, 2017|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Real Estate|

Highlights:Sales of existing homes reached the highest pace in a decade at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million.January marked the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains as the median home price rose 7.1% to $228,900.NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say, “Much of the country saw robust sales activity last [...]

The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health

By |2020-05-15T13:37:06-07:00February 23rd, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled 'Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans:“Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy and is the aspiration of most American households. Homeownership allows households to accumulate wealth and social status, and is the basis [...]

Are You 1 of the 59 Million Planning to Buy This Year?

By |2017-02-22T11:00:24-07:00February 22nd, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

According to a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, one in four Americans are considering buying a home this year. If this statistic proves to be true, that means that 59 million people will be looking to enter the housing market in 2017.The survey also revealed 3 key takeaways:Those most likely to buy are ‘Older Millennials’ (ages [...]

Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD!

By |2017-02-21T11:00:56-07:00February 21st, 2017|Categories: For Sellers, Real Estate|

So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers.There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Condition, Financing, [...]

US Housing Market Is Moving into 'Buy Territory'!

By |2017-02-20T11:00:36-07:00February 20th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment.The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question:In today’s housing market, is it better to rent [...]

Do You Know the Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2017-02-17T11:00:58-07:00February 17th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights:Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision.Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (30%), vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15%), the choice becomes obvious.Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you [...]

The Impact of Homeownership on Civic Involvement

By |2020-05-15T13:37:07-07:00February 16th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled 'Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans:“Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy and is the aspiration of most American households. Homeownership allows households to accumulate wealth and social status, and is the basis [...]

The Great News About Rising Prices for Homeowners

By |2020-05-15T13:37:07-07:00February 15th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up with the number of buyers out looking for a home, which has caused prices to rise.The great news about [...]