The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

By |2021-10-13T03:00:36-07:00October 13th, 2021|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices) [...]

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

By |2021-10-12T03:00:04-07:00October 12th, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If you’re one of the buyers who worry they’ve [...]

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

By |2021-10-11T03:00:48-07:00October 11th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The pride homeownership offers The sense of stability In the same survey, 41% of respondents say they’d [...]

What’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2021-10-08T03:00:31-07:00October 8th, 2021|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, New Construction, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply. Low mortgage rates and generational trends have created an increased demand for homes. Meanwhile, the slower pace of new home construction and homeowners staying in their homes longer have both led to today’s low supply. If you’re thinking of [...]

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

By |2021-10-07T03:00:38-07:00October 7th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing [...]

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

By |2021-10-06T03:00:53-07:00October 6th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is [...]

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

By |2021-10-05T03:00:34-07:00October 5th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate surpassed 3%. In a press release accompanying the survey, Sam [...]

Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2021-10-01T03:00:23-07:00October 1st, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility than renting. If you’re ready to take advantage of the perks of homeownership, let’s connect to explore [...]