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As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

By |2021-09-30T03:00:18-07:00September 30th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to increase your net worth. [...]

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

By |2021-09-28T03:00:27-07:00September 28th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars and weighing low mortgage [...]

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

By |2021-09-27T03:00:29-07:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically negotiate [...]

It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2021-09-24T03:00:09-07:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be why 73% of people believe it’s a good time to sell. Sellers, don’t miss out on [...]

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

By |2021-09-23T03:00:03-07:00September 23rd, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourself [...]

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2021-09-17T03:00:49-07:00September 17th, 2021|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale. If this sounds like good news to [...]

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

By |2021-09-16T03:00:16-07:00September 16th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the [...]

Why It’s Still Safe To Sell Your Home

By |2021-09-13T03:00:55-07:00September 13th, 2021|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. Real estate professionals are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you safe. And experts say [...]

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

By |2021-09-09T03:00:03-07:00September 9th, 2021|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Real Estate|

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House [...]