Join Me in Celebrating the Season Although our methods of remembering the December holidays have evolved beyond the traditional Christmas tree, the hopes and dreams we share still ring true. May you, your family and your loved ones enjoy a holiday filled with...
More Buyers Headed North in 2023 Ever since a global pandemic caused a mass transition from traditional to home offices, our nation has seen a lasting spike in relocations. Drawn by everything from sunny weather to lower costs of living, people and businesses alike...
More Buyers Preparing for a 2024 Purchase Potential buyers who couldn't close on a home this year haven't given up. Instead, they're girding their loins and preparing to make their move in 2024.According to recent NAR research, around 49% of would-be buyers think...
House Hacking Pros and Cons for Home Buyers Determined first-time buyers coping with high property prices have implemented a variety of money-saving strategies. Taking in a renter, or "house hacking", is becoming popular, with almost 40% of new Gen Z and millennial...
Warm Thanksgiving WishesIt's the ideal time of the year to remember and feel good about our families, friends, and business associates. No matter how you're planning to celebrate Thanksgiving, please accept my thanks for you loyalty and support. Here's hoping your...
Check Out These New DPA SourcesAs home prices and rates rise, so does the need for down payment assistance (DPA). Providers have responded by increasing the total number of DPAs to 2,256, which adds up to 54 additional programs.A new report issued by Down Payment...
Does a Property's HOA Pass the Sniff Test?Since today's buyers are already dealing with higher rates and prices, you'll want to assist them with another cost: a property's homeowners association or HOA.Membership in an HOA is mandatory for residents, with fees paid to...
New Construction Numbers Flatten Existing Home SalesTwo major housing reports were recently released: the U.S. Census Bureau's New Residential Sales and NAR's Pending Home Sales. The former focuses on new construction, while the pending sales data supplies an early...
More Couples Say "I Do" To Home Ownership HelpNew research about engaged couples found that their wedding registries include much more than toasters. More couples than ever — around 20% — are adding home purchase funds as one of the gifts that their family, friends...
How To Keep Selling in a Down MarketEven if you're relatively new to real estate, you're probably aware of its cyclical nature. However, the current market atmosphere isn't the entire story.Some agents close plenty of sales every month, even in a down market. This is...
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