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Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace

By |2020-09-03T03:00:05-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Homebuying has been on the rise over the past few months, with record-breaking sales powering through the market in June and July. Buyers are actively purchasing homes, and the momentum is continuing into the fall. It is, however, becoming harder for buyers to find homes to purchase. If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, [...]

It’s Not Just About the Price of the Home

By |2020-09-01T03:00:06-07:00September 1st, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

When most of us begin searching for a home, we naturally start by looking at the price. It’s important, however, to closely consider what else impacts the purchase. It’s not just the price of the house that matters, but the overall cost in the long run. Today, that’s largely impacted by low mortgage rates. Low [...]

Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

By |2020-08-31T03:00:33-07:00August 31st, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy [...]

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

By |2020-08-27T03:00:32-07:00August 27th, 2020|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, [...]

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: [...]

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? [...]

Why Homeowners Have Great Selling Power Today

By |2020-08-05T03:00:08-07:00August 5th, 2020|Categories: For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

We’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year. Today’s homeowners are, on average, staying in their homes longer than they used to, and this is one factor driving increased homeowner equity. When equity grows, selling a house becomes increasingly desirable. [...]