January, 2020 | The Paradigm Realty Group

Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Infographics, Millennials, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

Some Highlights:

Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market.
A strong economy and lower m…

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Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Housing$ The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com/ released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory in two years. The report […]

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Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Homes$ There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years.

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2020 Luxury Market Forecast

For Buyers, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"2020$ By the end of last year, many homeowners found themselves with more equity than they realized, and at the same time their wages were increasing. When those two factors unite, it can spark homeowners to think about making a move to a larger or more expensive home in the luxury space. That said, now is […]

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Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth

First Time Home Buyers, Millennials / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Buying$ According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation Z,” the demographic cohort following Millennials. Our […]

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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, Infographics / Ajeenah Crittendon

Some Highlights:

On January 10th of each year, “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day” encourages consumers to reduce their overall energy costs by improving home efficiency.
According to Freddie Mac, a typical U.S. family spends $2,200 per year on ene…

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There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"There’s$ If you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that many people believe the winter months aren’t a good time to sell a home. As realtor.com/ Senior Economist George Ratiu recently noted, “Sellers tend to be more reluctant to list during the colder time of year when the market typically makes […]

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The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready?

For Buyers, For Sellers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"The$ Which month do you think most people who are considering buying a home actually start their search? If you’re like most of us, you probably think the surge happens in the spring, likely in April. Not anymore. According to new research, January 2019 was only 1% behind February for the most monthly views per listing […]

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Big Demand for Small Homes

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Big$ Movies, tv shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different. Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is not projected to change as we continue into the beginning of the year. “We expect […]

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3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"3$ Outside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home this year instead of waiting. 1. Buying a Home is a Great Investment Several reports indicate that real estate is a good investment, topping other options such as gold, […]

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January 2020