Category: First Time Home Buyers

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | September 16, 2021
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes that are available. However,…

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | September 15, 2021
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams. Below are five things to keep in mind when it’s time…

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | September 10, 2021
Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to…

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | September 1, 2021
What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start of our estimates in 2017. Our national rent index has increased by 11.4 percent since…

The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | August 30, 2021
The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial wellness and their goals. It shows there may be a significant misconception about the role owning a home plays in…