The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

By |2019-05-30T10:00:58-07:00May 30th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), produces [...]

Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise

By |2019-05-29T10:00:04-07:00May 29th, 2019|Categories: Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Senior Market|

As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years old!  As [...]

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

By |2019-05-28T10:00:23-07:00May 28th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly. In the mind of the homeowner, annual home price [...]

The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2019-05-24T10:00:02-07:00May 24th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging. 62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar-value offers from buyers. 77% of [...]

4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America

By |2020-05-15T13:36:48-07:00May 23rd, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings accounts. For the sixth year in a row, real estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! That has not always been the case. Gallup explains: [...]

Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!

By |2020-05-15T13:36:48-07:00May 22nd, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on you. Fool me twice- shame on me.” According to the 2019 Home Buyer Report from NerdWallet, “Thirteen [...]

Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?

By |2019-05-21T10:00:07-07:00May 21st, 2019|Categories: Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate, Senior Market|

Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving. The 2019 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trend Report by NAR clarifies this point! NAR’s findings show that Baby Boomers (43%) and the Silent [...]

Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!

By |2020-05-15T13:36:48-07:00May 20th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. In a realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author highlights some steps that first-time homebuyers can take to help carry their excitement [...]

Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2019-05-17T10:00:31-07:00May 17th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: ATTOM Data Solutions conducted an analysis of more than 29 million single family home and condo sales over the past eight years to determine the top days to list your home for sale. The top five days to list your home brought in a 10% premium over market value and are all in [...]