The pandemic has presented certain challenges in buying and selling real estate—but those challenges have done nothing to slow home sales.According to data from the National Association of REALTORS® (outlined in a recent article from REALTOR® Magazine), home sales in the United States increased a whopping 25.8 percent from November...
Read MoreHome prices have been steadily increasing in 2020—and as home prices increased, many buyers found they needed larger mortgages in order to purchase homes. But because there’s a limit on conforming loans, many buyers either had to explore alternative loan options (which often carry a higher interest rate) or look...
Read MoreWhen COVID hit in March, it brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill. But as the pandemic went on, more buyers hit the market—and that demand, combined with historically low inventory, has driven the fastest home price appreciation the country has seen in years.According to data from real...
Read MoreWhen it comes to real estate, people still hold on to a host of tired, old-school beliefs that are hard to shake off. But to ensure a successful sale, agents need to educate their sellers on how the process actually works today. Here's howBY CARA AMEERAugust 18, 2020Despite the abundance...
Read MoreNot all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are eight reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.1....
Read MorePicture this…There’s an inexperienced real estate agent in your town.He hasn’t sold any homes yet.He wants to drum up some business.So, he climbs up onto your roof and paints what he estimates to be the value of your home.He feels like this could be a win-win:YOU get to know the...
Read MoreBuying a home is the biggest investment you’ll likely ever make, and it has all sorts of implications for your personal and financial future. This is why it’s so important to work with the right agent.Too many people don’t realize just how much can go wrong if they make the...
Read MoreAsk any real estate agent if now is a good time to buy a home. Chances are good you’ll probably get the impression that it’s the perfect time to buy a house. Makes sense, right? Most agents wouldn’t want to discourage anyone from buying a house. However, it’s almost impossible...
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