Questions continue to come up about where home prices may head throughout the rest of this year, and also where they may be going over the few years beyond. We have gathered current data from the industry’s most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The Home Price Expectation Survey – A study of over 100 market experts, real estate experts, and...
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Owning a home provides great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership as well as the American Dream , Laurie H. Goodman and Christopher Mayer from the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing plus nonhousing wealth in a variety of ways, with taxes advantages, greater financial...
Since June of a year ago, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Each spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to market their home. For those with children, they may want to be in their new home for that beginning of the school year. If you are one of those retailers, you may find these 4 tips helpful in getting...
Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for any particular area of the country are considered “premium homes. ” In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners attempting to upgrade from their current house. Much of the particular demand for housing over the past couple of years has come from...
Rising home prices in conjunction with a lack of inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider trying to sell their home on their own (known in the industry as a Fsbo ). However , a FSBO might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. The top 5 reasons are given below: 1 ) Online Strategy for Prospective Purchasers...
When deciding to buy a home, people are presented with many different options. The type of home you buy depends on your needs, budget, and in many cases, the desired maintenance level. For many millennials, their choice has been buying a condominium! According to CoreLogic, “ Last year about 43% of all condo home-purchase mortgage applications were...
So you made an offer and it was accepted. Now, your next task is to possess the home inspected prior to closing. Realtors oftentimes make your offer dependant on a clean home inspection. This backup allows you to renegotiate the price you paid for the home, ask the sellers to hide repairs, or in some cases, to walk away. Your agent can advise you in the best course of action once...
Here are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1 . Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, prepared, and able to purchase… and are on the market right now! More...
On this day and age of being able to shop for anything at all anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for quite a while now, you’ve probably come up with a list of things that you’d LOVE to have within your new home. Many new homebuyers imagine about the amenities...
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, the addition of more information causes more confusion. Shows like Property Brothers, Fixer Upper, and dozens more on HGTV have given many a false sense of what it’s like to buy and...
Young buyers (Millennials & Gen Z) have waited longer than previous generations to enter the housing market for their first home. However, this hasn’t stopped them from dreaming about the home they will eventually buy. Many spend hours searching listings and building Pinterest boards of their favorite home features. According to a survey from Open Listings, 70% of single renters are more...
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. Even if you are not in an incredibly...
Oliver Overton-Morgan with Morgan Property Solutions is a property manager with over 14 years experience. Here are his tips for your home when traveling over the holidays. The last thing you want if you’re traveling is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this checklist to add some peace of mind while you’re out of town. Ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up mail, newspaper and...
