by hjadmin | Oct 7, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter. Maybe it’s time to start thinking about buying a...
by hjadmin | Oct 6, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers
Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize, maybe even into a single-story home. You’ve...
by hjadmin | Oct 2, 2020 | Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights According to CoreLogic, homeowners across the country are gaining significant equity. Over the past year, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity, growing their overall net worth. If you’re ready to sell your house and begin looking for your...
by hjadmin | Oct 1, 2020 | Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers
A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters...
by hjadmin | Sep 29, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market. Specifically, there was concern about home values. After years of rising home prices, would 2020 be the year this appreciation trend...
by hjadmin | Sep 28, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
Back in March, as the nation’s economy was shut down because of the coronavirus, many were predicting the real estate market would face a major collapse. Some forecasts called for a 15-20% decline in transactions. However, six months later, it seems as though the...