by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 28, 2019 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
Appreciation is continuing to escalate at a healthy pace, but not as rapid as it was, especially in the largest markets, according to the latest Real Estate Market Report by Zillow. The average home in the U.S. is worth $223,900, according to the Dec. 2018 Zillow Home...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 22, 2019 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
After gaining ground in November and October, existing-home sales fell last month, dropping 6.4 percent to 4.99 million, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports. On an annual basis, sales toppled 10.3 percent. Inventory month-to-month slid, as well, but...
by Beth McGuire | Jan 7, 2019 | Buying/Selling, National, News, Tip of the Day, Trending |
Regardless of their political affiliations, brokers are not enjoying the ramifications of the partial government shutdown that kicked in before the holidays. While there are plenty of other factors driving buyers and sellers to make a deal in this climate, there is no...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 6, 2019 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, News, Trending |
It’s no secret that the millennial generation of homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, is facing big financial roadblocks compared to previous generations. As an agent, one of the key characteristics of millennials you need to understand is they have...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 3, 2019 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
The housing market is shifting temperatures—and in December, homeowners had less negotiating power when selling. According to data from December from realtor.com®, the biggest cities had higher inventory levels, as well as more price reductions—indicators the market...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 3, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
With inventory loosening and prices slowing, buyers’ chances look promising—but as mortgage rates rise, how great are their odds, really? According to recently released research by Zillow, home-buying power is shrinking. In the average scenario, where a buyer...