Archive: March 2021

Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials | March 31, 2021
Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to slip the bonds of Europe, which was still in many respects a collection of feudal…

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | March 30, 2021
How Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Impact the Real Estate Market in 2021?

Today’s timely guest blog post has been provided by HomeLight. Big changes are happening in 2021, with people getting vaccinated for Covid-19, a new president in office, and economic shifts. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, you are probably wondering what real estate trends you should be aware of to help you stay on…

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | March 30, 2021
How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, shares: “Since January, mortgage rates have increased half a percentage point from…

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | March 29, 2021
What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to purchase. The latest Existing Home Sales…

2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing, Selling Myths | March 26, 2021
2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market. Let’s connect to discuss your needs and so you can decipher facts from fiction in…