If you’re still pouring money into mailers and print advertising, you’re missing half the population. A 2018 study found that 50% of home buyers find the right house via an online search. More than 90% of all homebuyers will search homes online at some point in the process. Real estate related searches have increased by […]
8 Ways to Save for a Down Payment
If you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to buy a home soon, you are probably searching for ways to save for your down payment. A more substantial down payment can save you money in several ways: Lower interest rates and access to better loan programs. Lower monthly payments. Less interest over the life […]
Real Estate Financing Options for Every Home Buyer
You’ve decided it’s time to ditch the rental and buy your own home. Maybe you’re ready to upgrade to a larger home and expand your family or downsize for retirement. No matter your reasons for real estate investment, the road ahead may seem complicated and obscure. It doesn’t have to be. We’ll break down everything […]
Coaching Your Buyers for Success
In many neighborhoods across the country, it’s still a buyer’s market. You’d think that would make life easier for both the buyer and the Realtor. Not necessarily. Buyers may be operating from a place of overconfidence in their own situation, combined with the belief that every home in the neighborhood is underwater. This is both […]
A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer
It’s a common phenomenon. The first time homebuyers have done all the right stuff. They’ve saved for a down payment, run their credit report, pre-qualified for the loan. You’ve shown them dozens of properties. Maybe hundreds. And yet. . . and yet. . . they are still not quite ready to make an offer. What’s […]