Archive: January 2021

Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers | January 29, 2021
Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take advantage of sky-high demand, low supply, and fierce buyer competition. With buyer demand rising and historically low inventory for sale, if you’re in a position to move, your house may really stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect today to get your…

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates | January 28, 2021
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales…

What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?
Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates | January 27, 2021
What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?

According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million households have entered a forbearance plan as a result of financial concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s where these homeowners stand right now: 2,543,000 (39%) are current on their payments and have left the program 625,000 (9%)…

What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | January 26, 2021
What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the purchase. It’s…

Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers | January 25, 2021
Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need

As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout the health crisis, some are wondering if they should move to improve their mental health and well-being. This is no surprise since the U.S. Census Bureau reported an increase in…