Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
Simplifying the Market™ Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate! 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! The average credit score on approved loans continues to […]
Home Value Appreciation Stops Falling, Begins to Stabilize
Simplifying the Market™ The percentage of home price appreciation on a year-over-year basis has decreased each month for over a year. The question was how far annual appreciation would fall. It seems we may now have the answer. In a recent post on the National Association of Realtors’ Economists’ Outlook Blog, it was revealed that […]
Home Buyer Demand Will Be Strong for Years to Come
Simplifying the Market™ There has been a lot written about millennials and their preference to live in city centers above their favorite pizza place. Some have even gone so far as to say that millennials are a “Renter-Generation”. And while this might be true for some millennials, more and more research has surfaced that shows […]
Why Pet-Friendly Homes Are in High Demand
Simplifying the Market™ One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating the 68% of American households that have a pet! If you are […]
What to Consider When Choosing Your Home To Retire In
Simplifying the Market™ As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to […]
Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]
Simplifying the Market™ Some Highlights: Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC! Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house […]
3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today’s Real Estate Market
Simplifying the Market™ The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices! The best way to show what’s really going on in today’s real estate market […]
Looking to Upgrade Your Current Home? Now’s the Time to Move-Up!
Simplifying the Market™ In every area of the country, homes that are priced at the top 25% of the price range for that area are considered to be Premium Homes. In today’s real estate market there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners who want to upgrade […]
Homebuyers Shouldn’t Worry About 2008 All Over Again
Simplifying the Market™ Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two major takeaways from the survey: 42% believe a recession will occur […]
5 Reasons To Sell Your House This Spring!
Simplifying the Market™ Here are five compelling reasons listing your home for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… […]