Sellers: Your Home is an Oasis in an Inventory Desert
First-time homebuyers are flocking to the real estate market by the thousands to find their dream homes in order to make their dreams of homeownership a reality. Unfortunately for many, the inventory of starter and trade-up homes in the US has struggled to keep up with demand!
Homes Are Selling Quickly Nationwide
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report, which revealed that homes were on the market for an average of 28 days in June. This is a slight increase from the 27 days reported in May, but down from 34 days reported a year ago.
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400).
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Hey, Millennial Homeowners!! It May Be Time to Sell
Contrary to what many believe, Millennials are not the ‘renter’ generation. Millennials purchased a larger percentage (34%) of homes in the U.S. than any other age group in 2017 and the most recent Census Bureau report shows that the homeownership rate among Millennials is finally on the rise.
Housing Inventory Hits 30-Year Low
Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate. Buyers, experiencing cabin fever all winter, emerge like flowers through the snow in search of their dream home. Homeowners, in preparation for the increased demand, are enticed to list their house for sale and move on to the home that will better fit their needs.
93.9% Of Homes in The US Have Positive Equity
CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that ninety-one…
How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical…
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Millennial Homeownership Rate Increases
Recent headlines exclaimed the homeownership rate, as reported by the Census Bureau, rose again in the second quarter of 2017.
Do Your Future Plans Include a Move? What’s Stopping You from Listing Now?
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Be Careful Not to Get Caught in The Rental Trap!
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Buyer Demand Continues Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item,…
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Americans Still Believe Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment
According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll,…
A ‘Buyer’ in Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
In today’s highly competitive seller’s market where there…
Rising Home Prices Mean Great News for Homeowners
Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if…
U.S. Housing Inventory Hits a New Low… List Your House TODAY!
Every summer, families across the country decide if this will…
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84% of Americans Believe Buying a Home is a Good Financial Decision
According to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2017 National…
3 Tips to Succeed in Today’s Real Estate Market
In today’s highly competitive real estate market, where inventory…
Thinking of Selling? You Should Act NOW!
If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than…
3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Your Dream Home
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably…
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