Over the past decade, homebuyers have embraced multigenerational living. A recent study found that 1 in 5 American households have multiple generations living in the same space. The reasons for multigenerational households are as varied as the families who live together under one roof: financial stability, affordability, assistance with childcare, and in-home care for aging […]
America’s 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets
If you’ve been paying attention to real estate trends, you’ve probably heard that many markets are slowing. Some experts even predict a housing recession beginning in 2020, thanks to rising interest rates and monetary policy. However, many American markets are still seeing record growth. We’ve uncovered the ten hottest real estate markets in the first […]
The Homeowners Association: Pros and Cons of HOAs
It’s always a top consideration when buying a home: HOA, or no HOA? Homeowners Associations offer many benefits to homeowners, but they also come with some downfalls. Here, we look at reasons to embrace – or avoid – a neighborhood HOA. What is a Homeowners Association? Simply stated, a Homeowners Association, or HOA, is a […]
Understanding Real Estate Terms: What is Earnest Money?
The home buying process can be a complicated ordeal, especially for the first-time homebuyer. There are stacks of paperwork to sign, dozens of financial forms to fill out, and the seemingly foreign language of real estate terminology to navigate. It can be confusing. One of the terms you’ll hear is “earnest money.” What is it, […]
Millennial Homebuyers: 7 Surprising Facts Realtors Should Know
Millennials have now overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest population in the United States. Marketing to millennial homebuyers hasn’t been a top priority for many real estate agents in the past, but that’s all starting to change. Adults under the age of 35 – those who identify as millennials – are now buying homes at […]
10 Realtor Safety Tips Every Agent Should Know
Summer is the busiest season for real estate. If you’re a Realtor, chances are your calendar is full of open houses, client meetings, and showings. Not all of those interactions will be favorable. In the National Association of Realtors (NAR)’s 2018 Member Safety Survey, 33% of respondents reported being in a situation that caused them […]