Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 17, 2020, 10:00 amThe 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major […]
Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 11, 2020, 10:00 amBuying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather […]
Homeownership Rate on the Rise to a 6-Year High
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 11, 2020, 11:00 amRegardless of the lack of inventory on the market, the U.S. homeownership rate has climbed to a 6-year high. The United States Census Bureau reported that it increased to 65.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, representing the highest level in the past six years. […]
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 18, 2020, 11:00 amIn the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. […]
Should I Sell My House This Year?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 28, 2020, 11:00 amIf one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the current selling sentiment […]
First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 27, 2020, 11:00 amIn the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home […]
Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 16, 2020, 11:00 amThe real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with […]
Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 17, 2020, 11:00 am Some Highlights: Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market. A strong economy and lower mortgage rates have made it easier for […]
Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 13, 2020, 11:00 amAccording to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and […]
Millennials Are on the Move as First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 6, 2019, 11:00 am Some Highlights: According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of all first-time homebuyers is 32. With more millennials entering a homebuying phase of life, they are driving a large portion of the buyer appetite in the market, keeping […]