Monthly Archives: November 2015
The Case To Buy, Not Rent: Home Rental Prices Rise at Slower Pace in October
Last week I highlighted a problem with the extremely low number of first-time home buyers–particularly the low level of first-time buyers from the millennial generation. This week brings some compelling news for those considering buying rather than renting a home: rental prices are slowing. Zillow released a report showing that median rent prices increased by... Read More
Number of First-Time Home Buyers Drops to the Lowest Level 30 Years
This tiny article, at the very bottom of page A-2 in last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, caught my eye and felt compelled to share it with my friends and clients. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of first-time home buyers fell to 32% of all purchasers in 2015 from 33% in... Read More
Seller’s Tip of the Month: ‘Tis The Season for Photos!
If you are planning to list your home this winter–say between December and February–there is a simple thing you can do to improve your chances of selling it quickly: take photos now! Often, sellers who put their homes on the market during the winter have a difficult time presenting the exterior of their home (including... Read More