Why It’s a Smart Move to Buy a Home in the Current Market

Amanda RobinsBuying Myths, For Buyers

If you’re in a financially stable position, now might be the perfect time to embark on your homeownership journey. Buying a home today offers several advantages, including the opportunity to build equity and stabilize your housing costs in the face of rising expenses. Explore the reasons why purchasing a home now can be a wise decision in the current market. … Read More

Which types of showings work

Amanda RobinsFor Buyers, For Sellers

A showing is an opportunity for a buyer to determine if a home is right for them. Each of the different types of showing plays a valid and necessary role in marketing the home. Some buyers may start by looking at homes online, which can lead them to drive by the home to see if it still meets their interest … Read More

NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

Amanda RobinsBuying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Realtor.com recently reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains the American dream, and it’s … Read More

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Amanda RobinsBuying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.7%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put … Read More

99% of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase

Amanda RobinsFor Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear majority of recently surveyed housing experts believe that home values will continue to rise this year. What is the Home Price Expectation Survey? Each quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel … Read More

Be Thankful You Don’t Have to Pay Your Parents’ Interest Rate!

Amanda RobinsFirst Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Interest rates hovered around 4% for the majority of 2017, which gave many buyers relief from rising home prices and helped with affordability. In the first quarter of 2018, rates have increased from 3.95% up to 4.45% and experts predict that rates will increase even more by the end of the year. The rate you secure greatly impacts your monthly … Read More

Buyer Demand Still Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

Amanda RobinsFor Buyers, For Sellers

The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply) and Buyer Traffic (demand). Buyer Demand The map … Read More

5 Reasons Why to Sell This Spring!

Amanda RobinsFor Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and are in the market right now! More often … Read More

Freddie Mac: Rising Mortgage Rates DO NOT Lead to Falling Home Prices

Amanda RobinsBuying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year. Many believe that an increase in mortgage rates will cause a slowdown in purchases which would, in turn, lead to … Read More

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Amanda RobinsFirst Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019. The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low right now. Don’t wait until rates hit 5% to start searching for your dream home! Source: Amanda Robins