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A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World

By |2020-12-03T04:00:52-07:00December 3rd, 2020|Categories: Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying 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 – alongside their trusted real estate professionals – [...]

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

By |2020-12-02T04:00:59-07:00December 2nd, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Real Estate|

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

By |2020-12-01T04:00:28-07:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Interest Rates, Millennials, Real Estate|

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 homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen Z’ers [...]

5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer

By |2020-11-30T04:00:41-07:00November 30th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

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 keys to success for this important stage in the homebuying process. [...]

Key Terms to Know in the Homebuying Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-11-27T04:00:33-07:00November 27th, 2020|Categories: Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way. The best way to ensure your homebuying process is a positive one is to [...]

Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?

By |2020-11-24T04:00:48-07:00November 24th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our needs, along with record-low mortgage rates, has skyrocketed the demand [...]

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

By |2020-11-23T04:00:13-07:00November 23rd, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we [...]

Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing

By |2020-11-17T04:00:22-07:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year…Low inventories combined with high demand [...]