How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home. Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions in check are all ways to gain confidence in the homebuying process. If you’re looking […]
47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping monthly mortgage payments […]
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares: “In a snapshot of 2020, despite the devasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury […]
Virtually Touring a Home? Here’s How To Make The Most Out Of The Experience
Renee Harrington | RealtorThinking of selling your home? Request a free SOLD Seller’s Guide in the mail – request it at: https://tnrealestatelistings.com/sellers Thinking of buying a home? Request a free Buyer’s Guide at: https://tnrealestatelistings.com/buyers Realtor Since 2003 – Renee offers old fashioned customer service, using leading edge technology. Specialties: Listing Agent Buyer’s Agent (♥ 1st […]
Buying A Home After The Pandemic – Buyers: What You Need To Be Doing Now To Be Able To Buy A Home After The Pandemic
Renee Harrington – Realtor with Cope & Associates, and Christopher Armantrout – Mortgage Broker with Valor Mortgage discuss what buyers need to be doing now to be able to buy a home after the Pandemic.
3 Powerful Reasons to Buy a Home Now
Simplifying the Market™ Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to move up to the home of your dreams, now is a great time to purchase a home. Here are three major reasons to buy today. 1. Affordability Many people focus solely on price when talking about home affordability. Since home prices have appreciated […]
10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Simplifying the Market™ Some Highlights: If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and what else may be required in […]
Young First-Time Buyers Are Saving for Their Dream Homes
Simplifying the Market™ Young buyers (Millennials & Gen Z) have waited longer than previous generations to enter the housing market for their first home. However, this hasn’t stopped them from dreaming about the home they will eventually buy. Many spend hours searching listings and building Pinterest boards of their favorite home features. According to a […]
4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer
Simplifying the Market™ Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over […]
Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!
Simplifying the Market™ According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on you. Fool me twice- shame on me.” According to the 2019 Home Buyer Report […]