BLOG

12 Mar Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing...

Read More

11 Mar Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather...

Read More

10 Mar Equity Gain Growing in Nearly Every State

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether they’re accelerating too quickly and how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the impact they...

Read More

09 Mar New Homes Coming to the Housing Market This Year

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will begin to come to market over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Construction Report, the number of...

Read More

06 Mar The Difference an Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

Some Highlights: Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time, unless you’re a resident of Arizona or Hawaii! Every hour in the United States, 568 homes are sold and median home values rise...

Read More

05 Mar Impact of the Coronavirus on the U.S. Housing Market

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused massive global uncertainty, including a U.S. stock market correction no one could have seen coming. While much of the news has been about the effect on various markets, let’s also acknowledge the true impact it continues to have on lives...

Read More

04 Mar Real Estate Is Soaring, But Not Like 2008

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

Unlike last year, the residential real estate market kicked off 2020 with a bang! In their latest Monthly Mortgage Monitor, Black Knight proclaimed: “The housing market is heating entering 2020 and recent rate declines could continue that trend, a sharp contrast to the strong cooling that...

Read More

03 Mar How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. Freddie Mac explains: “If you’re in...

Read More

02 Mar How Your Tax Refund Can Move You Toward Homeownership This Year

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year. Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),...

Read More

28 Feb 10 Steps to Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

0 Likes

Share

Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a guide with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. Be sure to work with a trusted real estate professional to find out...

Read More