Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 7 Years Running [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Julia Lowell | Jul 10, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

Some Highlights Real estate has outranked stocks, savings accounts, and gold as the best long-term investment among Americans for the past 7 years. The belief in the stability of housing as a long-term investment remains strong, despite the many challenges our economy...

Not All Agents Are Created Equal

by Julia Lowell | Jul 9, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate...

Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

by Julia Lowell | Jul 7, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal...

Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today

by Julia Lowell | Jun 22, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Sellers

According to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they’re projected to remain low. This means there’s a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking for...

Three Reasons Homebuyers Are Ready to Purchase This Year

by Julia Lowell | Jun 16, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers

A recent survey by Lending Tree tapped into behaviors of over 1,000 prospective buyers. The results indicated 53% of all homebuyers are more likely to buy a home in the next year, even amid the current health crisis. The survey further revealed why, naming several...

Home Prices: It’s All About Supply and Demand

by Julia Lowell | Jun 2, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Sellers

As we enter the summer months and work through the challenges associated with the current health crisis, many are wondering what impact the economic slowdown will have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, supply and demand will give us the clearest idea of...