Archive: October 2021

Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers | October 15, 2021
Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips can help you stay on track. Because of increased demand, you’ll need to be patient and embrace compromises during your search. Then, once you’ve fallen in love, commit by putting your best offer forward. If you’re looking to buy a…

What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | October 14, 2021
What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?

As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances are high that some of the more recent storylines you’ve come across mention terms like cooling or slowing when talking about where the market is headed. But what do these terms mean? The housing market today is anything but normal, and it’s…

The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | October 13, 2021
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices) 46% of respondents want a…

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | October 12, 2021
Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If you’re one of the buyers who worry they’ve missed out, rest assured today’s…

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | October 11, 2021
Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The pride homeownership offers The sense of stability In the same survey, 41% of respondents say they’d rather own a home than…