Who Represents Whom in a Real Estate Transaction If you are endeavoring to purchase or sell a house, you will probably need the assistance of a professional real estate agent. But it is not uncommon for buyers and sometimes sellers to work with a real estate agent without asking the crucial question: who does the […]
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home
January 11, 2020 by
Why Buy? There are many different reasons why people want to buy their dream home. Buying a home will likely be the largest purchase of your life which is why you are best served to weigh all of your options before making a final decision. If you are single, then you can sit down and […]
5 Easy Tips to Make Buyers Love Your Home
January 8, 2020 by
Embarking on the home-selling journey is very exciting but it can also be very intimidating especially if you are a first-time seller. The goal is to make your house seem attractive to everyone who has never lived there. Many sellers get anxious about this because they immediately think that they need to spend a lot […]
Experts forecast big month for home sales in January
January 5, 2020 by
The home shopping season will get into gear earlier than expected this year, due to a combination of low mortgage rates, low unemployment and higher wagers, experts say. January is traditionally a month that sees lots of home buying activity, an indeed in recent years it’s tended to have the second-most number of listing views, […]
U.S. home value growth stalls as market stabilizes
December 27, 2019 by
Annual home value growth has reached its lowest point since January 2013 as the housing market continues its return to historic norms after a red-hot 2017 and 2018. The typical U.S. home value grew 3.8% to $243,225, according to the November Zillow Real Estate Market Report. Annual home value growth has now slowed in each […]
National median incomes fail to keep pace with home values
December 24, 2019 by
Housing affordability fell in October despite mortgage rates being at a historical low, according to the latest National Association of Realtors’ Housing Affordability Index. However, the NAR said that housing affordability conditions have nonetheless improved from a year ago. The issue is that home prices are rising faster than incomes, leading to houses becoming less […]
Economists say January will be a busy month for home buying
December 20, 2019 by
Economists from realtor.com are forecasting a lively housing market in January, saying they expect a surge in the number of home buyers looking for properties online. One of five of the largest metros saw their highest number of listing views online in January 2019, realtor.com’s report notes. The analysis is based on average monthly views […]
Zillow says more Gen Zers than millennials will become homeowners
December 19, 2019 by
The oldest Millennials, who will turn 40 in 2020, have lived through a turbulent decade of housing marked first by the initial recovery from the Great Recession, then the extraordinary home value growth of recent years. Due in large part to a variety of affordability challenges delaying all sorts of major life milestones, the homeownership […]
What’s The Difference Between a Fixer-Upper and a Rehab Home
December 15, 2019 by
How Does a Rehab Differ From a Fixer-Upper? Buying a home that needs tender loving care is one thing. Buying a home that needs complete rehab means taking on a project that requires more than a dash of paint. For some folks, a rehab is not out of the question; for others, it is smart […]
FAQ’S Buying a Home
December 10, 2019 by
What Are The Most Frequently Asked Questions From Buyers to Real Estate Agents? 1. Should I buy a home or continue to rent? One of the most frequently asked questions buyers will ask themselves is should I buy a home. In the long term, buying is going to be better than renting. But whether it […]
