Are the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” interchangeable? Those inside the industry know that they’re not, but they also know that it appears to be a little bit of an industry secret - many consumers aren’t sure whatsoever what the difference is between a real estate agent and a Realtor, or ... » Learn More about The difference between a real estate agent and a Realtor
Buying a home
We want to make a Lowball Offer
No one wants to feel like they’ve been taken advantage of in a housing transaction. These days, in most markets prices are rising and inventory is still tight, which means that tossing a lowball offer isn’t just bad form; it’s a sure-fire way to kill any hopes of getting a seller to accept your ... » Learn More about We want to make a Lowball Offer
Slowed by permit delays New Construction Slows Down
The pace of new home construction isn't impacted only with a deficiency of qualified labor - additionally it is slowed by way of lack of local government staff who must approve permits before construction may start. Slowed by permit delays New Construction Slows Down The manpower shortage at ... » Learn More about Slowed by permit delays New Construction Slows Down
Millennials like the suburbs after all
A growing share of homebuyers are millennials and even more of them now purchase single-family homes outside cities, according to the 2016 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, which evaluates generational differences of recent home buyers and ... » Learn More about Millennials like the suburbs after all
Buyers Need to Be Ready for Some Competition
The spring housing market is heating up and demand is high throughout the country. Some would-be buyers who were outbid this past year or couldn’t locate a home to fit their needs are returning this spring. They’re more determined than ever to buy too. However the competition is going to be steep ... » Learn More about Buyers Need to Be Ready for Some Competition