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August 5, 2021

Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported: “60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d ...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, In the News, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
August 3, 2021

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it ...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, In the News, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
August 2, 2021

Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, In the News, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
July 30, 2021

Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home pr...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, In the News, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
July 26, 2021

3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now
If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting R...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, In the News
July 23, 2021

Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively ...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, In the News, Infographics
July 22, 2021

Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers....
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, In the News, Pricing
July 21, 2021

Remote Work Has Changed Our Home Needs. Is It Time for Your Home To Change, Too?
Over the past year, many homeowners realized what they need in a home is changing, especially with the rise in remote work. If you’re longing for a dedicated home office or a change in scenery, now may be the time to ...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, In the News, Move-Up Buyers
July 20, 2021

3 Charts That Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
With home prices continuing to deliver double-digit increases, some are concerned we’re in a housing bubble like the one in 2006. However, a closer look at the market data indicates this is nothing like 2006 for three...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, In the News, New Construction, Pricing
July 19, 2021

What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise
In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an inter...
Posted by: Tonyeil Spencer
Categories: Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, In the News, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers