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 […]
Social Media for Real Estate – What Apps Are You On?
Whether you love it or hate it, there is no denying that we live in a world heavily influenced by social media. Millennials, celebrities, politicians and just about every sector of business can be seen harnessing its power to promote themselves or their crafts. Does it come as any surprise, then, that social media marketing […]
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, […]
Pro Tip: Work With an Investor
This one goes out to all the agents who may be timid when it comes to working with real estate investors. We know that unchartered waters are daunting at first – with new ventures come new challenges – and isn’t selling to home buyers challenging enough? But there is a shiny pot of gold at […]