Housing Market Updates

Homeownership Rate Remains on the Rise

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"HomeownershipIn the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4 percent), but was 0.7 percentage points higher than the rate […]

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Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing /

\"ForgetHome buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home values from 4.5% to 5.6% over the last few […]

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"ThinkingTom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a […]

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3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"3Today’s real estate market is nothing like the 2008 market. When an economic slowdown happens, it won’t resemble the last one. No one knows for sure when the next recession will occur. What is known, however, is that the upcoming economic slowdown will not be caused by a housing market crash, as was the case […]

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3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"3If you’re searching for a home online, you’re not alone; lots of people are doing it. The question is, are you using all of your available resources, and are you using them wisely? Here’s why the Internet is a great place to start the home-buying process, and the truth on why it should never be […]

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Be on the Lookout for Gen Z: The Next Generation of Homebuyers

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers /

\"BeGen Zers are the next generation of homeowners, and they’re eager to jump in and buy their first homes. Whether you are part of this generation or any other, it’s never too early to start saving, so you can reach your homeownership goal sooner rather than later. You’ve likely heard a ton about Millennials, but […]

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You Need More Than a Guide. You Need a Sherpa.

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"YouIn today’s world, hiring an agent who has a finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn […]

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