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Gen Z covers people currently between the ages of 18 and 25—and while they’re just entering adulthood, many of them already have homeownership on their mind. According to a recent survey from realtor.com, nearly half of Gen Z respondents (43 percent) said they hoped to buy a home at some point over the next five […]
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More people than ever are buying homes without ever actually touring them in person. And while this can be a great way to find a home in today’s competitive market if you’re planning to relocate, you also have to be careful to make sure you end up with a home that’s the right fit for […]
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Summer is always one of the most popular seasons for real estate. But if you’re planning on buying a home this summer, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. A recent video from realtor.com outlined tips buyers need to know if they’re planning to buy a home this summer—one of the […]
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Low inventory and high demand are causing unprecedented competition for homes across the country. And that competition is sending prices upward—and, often, well past the asking price. According to data outlined in a recent article from REALTOR® Magazine, 51 percent of homes are selling above asking price. That’s up from 26 percent a year ago—and […]
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Between COVID restrictions, low inventory, and high competition, there’s no denying that the real estate market has been tough for buyers over the past year. But despite those challenges, the majority of buyers are happy with their decision to buy. According to a recent survey from realtor.com, 71 percent of buyers who purchased their home […]
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Between record low inventory and high buyer demand, today’s real estate market is one of the most seller-friendly in recent history. And that seller-friendly market is driving some serious expectations among homeowners. A recent survey from realtor.com, which surveyed homeowners planning on selling their home in the next 12 months, found that: Sellers expect to […]
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If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to list it at a time when it’s going to sell at the highest premium. And, as it turns out, that time is in May. According to a recent analysis from ATTOM Data Solutions, which reviewed over 40 million home sales between 2011 and 2020, on […]
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High demand and low inventory has driven home prices up across the US. But how much, exactly, have home values increased over the past year? According to CoreLogic’s most recent U.S. Home Price Insights Report, home prices in the United States increased 11.3 percent from March 2020 to March 2021. That means that, if you […]
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The majority of buyers purchase their home using a mortgage. So, what do mortgage lenders want buyers to know about buying a home—particularly in today’s hot real estate market? A recent article from realtor.com outlined the key insights mortgage lenders want home buyers to understand if they’re planning to buy a home in 2021, including: […]
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The majority of buyers purchase their home using a mortgage. So, what do mortgage lenders want buyers to know about buying a home—particularly in today’s hot real estate market? A recent article from realtor.com outlined the key insights mortgage lenders want home buyers to understand if they’re planning to buy a home in 2021, including: […]
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