by hjadmin | Aug 11, 2021 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing
There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than...
by hjadmin | Aug 10, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
It’s no secret that one of the top stories in today’s real estate market is low housing supply and high buyer demand. If you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home or are someone who’s interested in downsizing, it may be worth considering a condominium...
by hjadmin | Aug 9, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What you may not realize is that decision impacts people’s lives far beyond your own. Home purchases and sales are significant drivers...
by hjadmin | Aug 5, 2021 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
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 prefer new construction to an existing home.”...
by hjadmin | Aug 3, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. 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 notes: “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic...
by hjadmin | Aug 2, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
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 market that you need to make your best decision....