by Brent Knapp | For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Pricing
Some Highlights: Home Sales are up year-over-year in the top 4 price ranges and only slightly below last year’s numbers in a fifth. A lack of distressed property inventory has led to a slow down in sales in the under $100K price range. As home prices continue...
by Brent Knapp | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
Yesterday, we discussed the belief Americans have in homeownership and their desire to partake in this piece of the American Dream. We also discussed some of the obstacles preventing them from attaining that goal. However, studies have shown that many of the obstacles...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released the first edition of their Housing Opportunities and Market Experience Survey (H.O.M.E.). NAR explained that the report covers: “…core topics that will be tracked on a monthly basis such as views on housing as a...
by Brent Knapp | Featured, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
A survey by The Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University reveals that when a family is buying a home they consider the financial benefits of homeownership along with the social benefits. The survey mentions things like: Paying rent does not make sense...
by Brent Knapp | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you are debating listing your house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace the Supply of Homes For Sale The National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun recently commented on the inventory...