There’s no denying it: the American housing market is on fire. Prices are rising, and homes are under contract within hours. It’s no wonder potential buyers are nervous. But experts agree: now is the time to buy a house. Don’t believe us? Read on to learn more. 5 Reasons Now Is the Time to Buy […]
What First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know
Buying a home isn’t as easy as setting up a showing and writing an offer. If you are considering purchasing a home, you’ll need to do some legwork first. Here’s what first-time home buyers need to know before beginning their home search. What First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know Before Making an Offer Current […]
The Millennial Home Buyer and The Housing Crisis
Times are tough for the millennial home buyer. The American Dream of homeownership feels very far away for many younger buyers. Is that dream still possible? The Millennial Generation Millennials have now overtaken Baby Boomers as the most populous generation in America. Born between the early ‘80s to mid-‘90s, millennials are now in their late […]
How the Supply Chain Problems Impact Real Estate
The housing market went a bit bonkers in 2021. By mid-summer, housing inventory was at an all-time low, prices were surging, and homes were under contract within a matter of hours. It’s been a great market for sellers and sellers’ agents, but buyers have had more difficulty. The lack of housing – particularly affordable housing […]
Housing Market Predictions for 2022
It’s a new year, and many wonder what that means for the real estate market. Last year proved to be near record-breaking: pandemic-led movement out of cities and into the suburbs, low inventory, high demand, and a lack of affordable housing options. Together, this perfect storm caused home prices to soar. Sellers were thrilled. Buyers […]
Why the Zillow Home Buying Program Failed
In early November, the Zillow home buying program known as Zillow Offers announced its departure from the iBuying sector. What happened with Zillow Offers? And does this mean iBuying is a thing of the past? What is an iBuyer? iBuyers are a relatively new phenomenon in the real estate market. An iBuyer (instant buyer) is […]