Archive: August 2020

Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | August 31, 2020
Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy a home this season. Javier…

The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy | August 28, 2020
The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving purchasing power. Let’s connect if you’d like expert guidance on exploring your homebuying options while affordability is high.

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | August 27, 2020
Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, what you’re comfortable within a…

Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Pricing | August 26, 2020
Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a great question to ask, and one to look at from the pros and cons…

Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | August 25, 2020
Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back

When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and home values would depreciate for the first time in almost a decade. That, however, didn’t happen. It appears the opposite is taking place. After the bottom fell out of the…