The spring home buying season is getting into full swing but many thousands of aspiring home buyers have unfortunately found themselves priced out of the market. With scant home listings available, rising prices, interest rates on the up and bidding wars still commonplace, it’s no wonder many feel like they’re unable to compete. Still, housing
Homebuyers’ concerns over virtual tour privacy
February 14, 2022 by
Out of all the concerns homebuyers could have when looking at a property, one would never guess virtual tour privacy would come around. Unfortunately, the worldwide pandemic has changed how businesses operate across industries. Real estate is not an exception. With the restrictions and social distancing, it became impossible to have an open house and
Redfin CEO says buyers still ignorant of climate change threat
September 9, 2021 by
Redfin Chief Executive Glenn Kelman has said buyers looking for affordable homes are increasingly “marching into the jaws of destruction” by ignoring the threat of climate change. Scientists say human-induced climate change is resulting in more intense wildfires as well as the increased ferocity of hurricanes and floods, which all pose severe risks to homes
How Homebuyers and Sellers are Feeling with the Current Real Estate Market
April 30, 2020 by
Seemingly overnight, most industries are finding themselves at the mercy of the coronavirus pandemic — real estate included. The U.S. government has declared the residential real estate sector a crucial public service in the midst of social distancing, but how do current buyer and seller sentiments compare to pre-pandemic aspirations? Homes.com surveyed 1,000 people from across the
First Steps in becoming a Homeowner
September 20, 2019 by
Housing costs continue to rise, squeezing renters and homeowners alike, but owning real property is one of the most important long-term investments a person can make. Unlike cars and other high-dollar purchases, real estate generally tends to appreciate over time, though the market is cyclical and can suffer periodically during economic downturns. Having a mortgage
Trulia analysis reveals low inventory causes ‘hurried’ homebuying
July 31, 2017 by
Trulia has published the findings of its latest Inventory and Price Watch index, finding that falling inventory is strongly correlated with how long homes stay on the market.
Steep rise in unmarried couples buying homes together
February 9, 2017 by
The share of young unmarried couples buying homes together has been on the rise over the past decade, according to a new Zillow analysis.
