by Brandon Lamar | Jan 23, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Uncategorized
The headlines in real estate today all revolve around one major point: there is a shortage of homes available for sale. Price appreciation is accelerating again because there is a shortage of homes available for sale. First-time buyers are taking longer to purchase a...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 22, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Down Payments, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Senior Market
Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home....
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 21, 2020 | For Sellers, New Construction
In a market where current inventory is low, it’s normal to think buyers might be willing to give up a few desirable features in their home search in order to make finding a house a little easier. Don’t be fooled, though – there’s still an interest in the market for...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 20, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. led and inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to...
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by Brandon Lamar | Jan 17, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Infographics, Millennials, Pricing
Some Highlights: Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market. A strong economy and lower mortgage rates have...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 16, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials
The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 15, 2020 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years. It’s not, however, just the price of a home...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 14, 2020 | For Buyers, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers
By the end of last year, many homeowners found themselves with more equity than they realized, and at the same time their wages were increasing. When those two factors unite, it can spark homeowners to think about making a move to a larger or more expensive home in...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 13, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, Millennials
According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of...
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by Brandon Lamar | Jan 10, 2020 | For Sellers, Infographics
Some Highlights: On January 10th of each year, “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day” encourages consumers to reduce their overall energy costs by improving home efficiency. According to Freddie Mac, a typical U.S. family spends $2,200 per year on energy bills. By...
