New Home Sales Rebound, Up 13% Over Last Year
Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 3.5 percent in August over the month before and are now 12.7 percent higher than they were at the same time one year ago, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The increase is welcome news at a […]
Four Issues That May Scare Buyers Away
Luxury Home Market Continues To Heat Up
When it comes to real estate, most people know that location is key. Market conditions can differ from one neighborhood to the next. But location isn’t the only thing affecting the conditions you’ll encounter when shopping for a house to buy. Your price range will also have something to do with it. For example, the […]
Number Of Price Reductions Is Rising
Naturally, potential home buyers become more concerned about affordability conditions as prices and mortgage rates rise. And since the past few years have seen both things happen, there’s been increasing concern about whether or not now is a good time to buy a house. That’s not to say there hasn’t been demand for homes. In […]
Inventory And Home Sales Flat In August
Sales of previously owned homes were unchanged from the month before in August, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. The number of available homes for sale was also flat, with unsold inventory at a 4.3-month supply at the current sales pace. But, though there was little change in the numbers, Lawrence […]
Young Americans Choose The City Over Suburbs
When choosing where you’d like to live, there are a number of factors that you have to weigh. For example, some people may value privacy over convenience while others may prefer proximity to family and friends over entertainment and recreation options. In short, it’s a personal choice. And a lot of times it comes down […]
Getting Over The House That Got Away
Today’s Home Buyers Likely To Find Financing First
Buying a home is not something most people do very often. Unless you’re a real-estate investor or have to move frequently for work, you’re likely going to stay in the home you buy for more than a couple of years. In fact, recent data shows homeowners tend to stay in their house somewhere between 10 […]
Housing Forecast Has Good News For Buyers
In large part, home prices are a simple calculation of supply and demand. When there are more homes than interested buyers, home prices fall. When the opposite is true, home prices rise. In recent years, demand from potential home buyers has risen and the number of available homes for sale has not, which is why […]
Few Buyers Research Their Prospective Neighborhood
Choosing a house to buy is an important decision. After all, you’re committing a lot of money and several years of your life to a particular property. And so, home buyers tend to know what they want, whether it be a large kitchen, an appealing outdoor space, or an ample amount of storage. But surprisingly, […]
