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Category: First Time Home Buyers

    3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World

    By Preston Putnam | October 17, 2019

    If you’re searching for a home online, you’re not alone; lots of people are doing it. The question is, are you using all of your available resources, and are you using them wisely? Here’s why the Internet is a great place to start the home-buying process, and the truth on why it should never be... Read More

    This Generation is Currently Influencing the Housing Market

    By Preston Putnam | January 3, 2019

    Millennials, for the most part, are a generation of renters. Only 36% of Americans under the age of 35 owned their homes as of 2016, according to a Census Bureau survey. But that 36 percent is significant, because it’s an increase from 34.7 percent a year earlier. The current housing market, to an extent, is... Read More

    Defining Commonly Used Real Estate Lingo

    By Ali Robinson | November 9, 2018

    Whether you are a buyer or a seller, familiarizing yourself with the acronyms, terms and definitions frequently used in the real estate market is a helpful tool when preparing to make your move. Instead of getting bombarded with real estate lingo that sounds like a foreign language to you, we have put together a list... Read More

    5 Reasons Homeownership Makes “Cents”

    By Ali Robinson | November 6, 2018

    If you’re like most potential homebuyers, you have probably sought advice from friends, family and co-workers. However, you may still wonder if buying a home the right thing to do. If you were asking us for advice, this first thing we would tell you is this – Relax. Having reservations is normal. The more you know... Read More

    5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

    By Sarah Brandt | October 24, 2018

    Getting ready to find a new home is an exciting process. It’s easy to get swept up in the thrill of spending hours online looking at listings, but there are several key things you should do before you start viewing properties. In today’s real estate market, with low inventory dominating the conversation in many areas... Read More

    Are We Entering a Buyer’s Market?

    By Jay Robinson | October 15, 2018

    Home sales are below last year’s levels, home values are appreciating at a slower rate, and reports are showing purchasing demand is going down. This has some experts thinking we may be entering a buyer’s market. After all, sellers have had the upper hand for the past several years. Is this really happening? The market... Read More

    5 Reasons To Buy a Home This Fall

    By Ali Robinson | September 14, 2018

    The best time to buy a home has long been considered the spring and summer. And it is… in the sense that more houses are listed for sale during the spring. However, there is also much more competition trying to buy those listings in the spring. Real estate markets fluctuate just like the seasons. The... Read More

    Reality TV Myths: The Truth Behind Your Favorite HGTV Shows

    By Jay Robinson | August 29, 2018

    Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch, four episodes deep into House Hunters for an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there and with no shortage of shows like Fixer Upper, Flip or Flop, Love it or List it, Million Dollar Listing, and Property Brothers, it’s... Read More

    How A Lack of Inventory Affects the Housing Market

    By Jay Robinson | July 20, 2018

    The housing crisis is a thing of the past and the real estate market is making its way down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and foreclosures and short sales have fallen to their lowest points in years. The market will continue to strengthen well into 2018.... Read More

    Should You Talk to a Lender First or a Real Estate Agent?

    By Sarah Brandt | June 19, 2018

    The hardest step for most homebuyers to take is the first one. With so much to tackle on the front end, the question is commonly asked – is it better to meet with a lender first, or a real estate agent? Without a doubt, it is better for first-time homebuyers to talk to a real... Read More