Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over the next year. Home values will continue to appreciate. Waiting may no longer makes...
Some Highlights: June is National Homeownership Month! Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial. What reasons do you have to own your own...
There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), produces a Housing Affordability Index. According to NAR, the...
As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years old! As a result, 41% of Americans in the market are searching for a home that can accommodate a multigenerational...
In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly. In the mind of the homeowner, annual home price appreciation over 6% has become the new normal. This becomes a challenge when a...
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Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging. 62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar-value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers...
Before you put your Austin home on the market, you have to be prepared for the selling process. Not only that, but you’ll want to ensure that your house is in the most presentable condition so that it attracts more buyers. There are a lot of little details involved in selling a home, but with the right resources it can be quite simple. For the best chances of success, the very first thing you need to...
Buying a home is one of the essential investments you will ever make. It is, therefore, necessary to dedicate your time and energy into searching for your dream home. Fortunately, you can browse the homes for sale in Austin, TX, in the comfort of your home and identify the best. Asking the seller a few questions about the house and reading blog posts online can provide valuable information that can guide...
Leander, Texas is the fourth fastest growing city in the state. With a population jump of 29,000 between the 2010 and 2017 censuses, Leander has quickly become one of the most popular areas for people looking to move to the Lone Star State. As a suburb of Austin, Texas, Leander offers the "small town" feel many people are looking for with all the amenities of big city life. If you're looking for something...