Buyers: Are You Ready for a Bidding War?

by Barbara Corregano | Jul 13, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward. With so...

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 7 Years Running [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Jul 10, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

Some Highlights Real estate has outranked stocks, savings accounts, and gold as the best long-term investment among Americans for the past 7 years. The belief in the stability of housing as a long-term investment remains strong, despite the many challenges our economy...

Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

by Barbara Corregano | Jul 7, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal...

Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running

by Barbara Corregano | Jun 15, 2020 | Buyers

Every year, Gallup conducts a survey of Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are asked to select real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the seventh year in a row, real estate has come...

The Benefits of Homeownership May Reach Further Than You Think

by Barbara Corregano | Jun 1, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection for our families...

Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | May 29, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re in a position to buy, homeownership might help you find the stability, community, and comfort you’ve been searching for this year....