If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the …
Gorgeous Luxury Homes in The MLS Broker Caravan Magazine January 25, 2022 Issue Date
Take a look inside our latest issue of The MLS Broker Caravan™ to discover gorgeous luxury homes currently on the market. https://dashboard.mazsystems.com/reader/77291?utm_medium=blog …
Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?
One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are available for sale. While low inventory in the housing market isn’t new, it’s a challenge that …
Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Yesterday, we remembered the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of us will remember his passion and determination for the causes he …
Exclusive Luxury Homes in The MLS Broker Caravan Magazine January 18, 2022 Issue Date
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What’s New with Homesnap Pro?
From the Homesnap Pro search tab, you can now automatically access your Saved Searches and Listing Carts from VESTAPLUS™. You can also pull all your contacts from VESTAPLUS™ seamlessly into Homesnap. …
If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again
From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year. As we wrap up the fall season and move into the winter months, here’s a look at what several industry leaders have to say about …
Your Journey to Homeownership
When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. The below infographic captures the 9-step journey. Build your team– Kickstart the process by finding trusted experts to guide you along the way.Check your score– Find out your credit score and work to improve it by …
What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?
If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue to rise with time, or should you expect them to fall? To answer that question, let’s first understand a few terms you may be hearing right now. Appreciation is …
111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year
The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing the racial income and wealth inequality gap. Housing wealth (equity) accumulation takes time and is built …