Buying a family home is one of the crucial moments in any young person’s life. Children change everything – from the way we spend our time to the places we live. When it’s time to buy a home for your new or growing family, consider the following factors to ensure you find the home of […]
Where is the Millennial Home Buyer? Why Fewer Young People Are Buying Real Estate
Homeownership has long been touted as part of the American Dream. However, for younger generations, that dream has been nearly unobtainable. With ever-increasing debt, rising home prices, and a trend towards urban living, millennials have been slower to buy than the generations before them. But the millennial home buyer is finally entering the market, and […]
Home Buying Remains Strong in 2020
In March, as life all but came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many real estate professionals held their collective breath and waited for catastrophe. However, despite doomsday predictions from some experts, home buying remains strong. In fact, home sales are trending to beat last year’s numbers, even amid the worst pandemic […]
Is It Time for Realtors to Go Back to Work?
As COVID-19 cases plateau across the country, many industries are opening up. Is it time for Realtors to get back to work, too? The Spring real estate cycle is upon us. With interest rates at historic lows, many buyers are ready to purchase a home, even amidst a pandemic. Home sales have slowed during the […]
10 Best Affordable Cities in America
Many Americans want financial stability. Young professionals and new families, in particular, are looking for a city that offers a prospering job market, fair wages, and a low cost of living. MarketWatch recently evaluated data for 100 top cities across the U.S. to find the 10 best affordable cities in America where people actually enjoy […]
Millennials and the Minimalism Trend
Millennials, Minimalism, and Real Estate: How a Younger Generation is Redefining Homeownership Millennials are entering the real estate market in droves. However, many of them are looking for vastly different houses than the generations before them. Instead of sprawling homes with large yards and plenty of square footage, millennials are trending towards minimalism: spaces that […]