March 2020

Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process

Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials /

\"TwoThe 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major part of the American Dream.” Unfortunately, the myths surrounding the […]

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5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the Last Time

For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing /

\"5With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at the real estate consulting firm Meyers Research, addressed this point in […]

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Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials /

\"ConfidenceBuying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than later in your journey: 1. Understand What it Takes […]

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New Homes Coming to the Housing Market This Year

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction /

\"NewThe number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will begin to come to market over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Construction Report, the number of building permits issued in January was 1,551,000. This is a […]

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The Difference an Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics /

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Some Highlights:

  • Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time, unless you’re a resident of Arizona or Hawaii!
  • Every hour in the United States, 568 homes are sold and median home values rise by $1.92.
  • As we spring forward this year, let’s get together to see how you can take advantage of every hour in the housing market.

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Impact of the Coronavirus on the U.S. Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers /

\"ImpactThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused massive global uncertainty, including a U.S. stock market correction no one could have seen coming. While much of the news has been about the effect on various markets, let’s also acknowledge the true impact it continues to have on lives and families around the world. With all this uncertainty, how […]

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Real Estate Is Soaring, But Not Like 2008

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing /

\"RealUnlike last year, the residential real estate market kicked off 2020 with a bang! In their latest Monthly Mortgage Monitor, Black Knight proclaimed: “The housing market is heating entering 2020 and recent rate declines could continue that trend, a sharp contrast to the strong cooling that was seen at this same time last year.” Zillow […]

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