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How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-05-01T03:00:51-07:00May 1st, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Staying at home doesn’t mean your search for a new place needs to come to a standstill. Check out these tips on how to explore other neighborhoods virtually in the homebuying process. You may find a spot that better suits your needs without ever leaving your living room! Let’s connect today so you [...]

How Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Home Search Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-05-15T13:36:38-07:00April 17th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: A recent realtor.com survey revealed that buyers are still considering moving forward with the homebuying process, even if they can’t see the home in-person. While they still prefer to physically see a home, virtual home tours and accurate listing information top the list of tech specs buyers find most helpful in today’s process. [...]

The #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Position Yourself to Buy a Home This Year

By |2020-04-01T03:00:56-07:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The last few weeks and months have caused a major health crisis throughout the world, leading to a pause in the U.S. economy as businesses and consumers work to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rapid spread of the virus has been compared to prior pandemics and outbreaks not seen in many years. It [...]

What You Can Do to Keep Your Dream of Homeownership Moving Forward [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-03-27T03:00:29-07:00March 27th, 2020|Categories: Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: Don’t put your homeownership plans on hold just because you’re stuck inside. There are several things you can do right now to keep your home search moving forward. Connect with an agent, learn about resource programs for things like down payments, and get pre-approved today.

Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process

By |2020-03-17T03:00:19-07:00March 17th, 2020|Categories: Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Real Estate|

The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major part of the American Dream.” Unfortunately, the myths surrounding the [...]

Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

By |2020-03-11T03:00:41-07:00March 11th, 2020|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Real Estate|

Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than later in your journey: 1. Understand What it Takes [...]

How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments

By |2020-03-03T04:00:47-07:00March 3rd, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. Freddie Mac explains: “If you’re in the market to buy a home, today’s average [...]

How Your Tax Refund Can Move You Toward Homeownership This Year

By |2020-05-15T13:36:39-07:00March 2nd, 2020|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate|

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year. Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing [...]

How Much “Housing Wealth” Can You Build in a Decade?

By |2020-05-15T13:36:39-07:00February 27th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a special study titled Single-Family Home Price Gains by Years of Tenure. The study estimates median home price appreciation over the last 30 years based on the length of homeownership. Below are three graphs depicting the most important data revealed in the study. How much [...]

How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand

By |2020-05-15T13:36:40-07:00February 18th, 2020|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Real Estate|

In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help [...]