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Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy

By |2020-11-04T04:00:25-07:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction, Real Estate|

As the economy recovers from this year’s health crisis, the housing market is playing a leading role in the turnaround. It’s safe to say that what we call “home” is taking on a new meaning, causing many of us to consider buying or selling sooner rather than later. Housing, therefore, has thrived in an otherwise [...]

Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You

By |2020-11-03T04:00:55-07:00November 3rd, 2020|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home is different for everyone, the question remains: Should I continue renting [...]

4 Reasons Why the Election Won’t Dampen the Housing Market

By |2020-11-02T04:00:55-07:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Millennials, Real Estate|

Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years. That decision will have a major impact on many aspects of life in this country, but the residential real estate market will not be one of them. Analysts will try to measure the impact feasible changes in regulations might have on housing, the effect [...]

Buyer Interest Is Growing among Younger Generations

By |2020-10-28T03:00:32-07:00October 28th, 2020|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Generation X, Interest Rates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a close by early fall. However, 2020 is anything but a normal year, and the housing market is no exception. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the [...]

Two Important Impacts of Home Equity

By |2020-10-26T03:00:12-07:00October 26th, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity over the past year. In addition, experts project 2020 home prices to continue rising. With prices going up, equity gains will also keep accelerating. Black Knight [...]

Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy

By |2020-10-20T03:00:28-07:00October 20th, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

The September Jobs Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is well below what experts projected earlier this year, it still means millions of people are without work. There’s no way to minimize the tremendous impact this pandemic-induced recession continues to have on [...]

How to Prepare for a Bidding War [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2020-10-16T03:00:53-07:00October 16th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make sure you can act quickly and confidently when you find the perfect home. Let’s connect today to be sure you [...]

The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale

By |2020-10-14T03:00:13-07:00October 14th, 2020|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction, Pricing, Real Estate|

Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immunity to the economic impacts of the [...]

Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?

By |2020-10-13T03:00:28-07:00October 13th, 2020|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, Millennials, Pricing, Real Estate|

One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent survey by Point2Homes mentions that 74% of millennials (ages 25-40) say they’re interested [...]