There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a home, blaming them for the dip in homeownership rate. While […]
T According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing that the projects needed will increase their new home’s value! Realtor.com’s […]
If you missed our last article on Why You Need a Pro in Your Corner, this one goes a little deeper and shares some insight on just how valuable a real estate professional can be. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage […]
Condominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes in most areas. But consider these facts before you buy. Storage. Some condos have storage lockers, but usually there are no attics or basements to store belongings. Outdoor space. Yards and outdoor areas are usually smaller in condos, so if you like to garden or […]
In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for some time now, you’ve probably come up with a list of things that you’d […]
Increase your chances of getting your dream house instead of losing it to another buyer, with these easy steps. 1. Get pre-qualified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and make your offer more desirable to the seller. 2. Stay in close touch with your real estate sales associate […]