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The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

By |2020-08-24T03:00:24-07:00August 24th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from [...]

Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-08-14T03:00:01-07:00August 14th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low. Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of your loan is significant. Let’s connect to determine the best way to position your family [...]

Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years

By |2020-08-13T03:00:32-07:00August 13th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making homes more affordable, even as prices rise. Here’s why. According to the Mortgage Monitor Report [...]

Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market

By |2020-08-11T03:00:00-07:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, and definitely worth looking into. Here are the top two. The Biggest Perk for Buyers: [...]

2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-08-07T03:00:31-07:00August 7th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

Some Highlights A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers. Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates, and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward a down payment. Let’s connect today if your needs have recently changed [...]

How Is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs?

By |2020-08-06T03:00:58-07:00August 6th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live close to my company’s office building? Do I need a larger home with more office space? [...]

Homeownership Rate Continues to Rise in 2020

By |2020-07-29T03:00:43-07:00July 29th, 2020|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership [...]

Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home

By |2020-07-28T03:00:27-07:00July 28th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge in unemployment—and is [...]

Mortgage Rates Fall Below 3% [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-07-17T03:00:32-07:00July 17th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Mortgage rates hit another all-time low, falling below 3% this week. If you’re ready to buy a home, now is a great time to truly get more for your money at this historic moment. Let’s connect today to determine your best next steps toward homeownership.

Buyers: Are You Ready for a Bidding War?

By |2020-07-13T03:00:07-07:00July 13th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward. With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses for sale right now, there’s a [...]