Savvy home buyers know that winter is typically a good time to embark on a house hunt, since much of their competition stays holed up at home until spring. But this winter, buyers might notice that despite the cold and the holidays, they've got company. Lots of it, in fact. "Normally winter is a good time for buyers," says realtor.com® chief economist Danielle Hale. However, since the coronavirus kept buyers on lockdown for much of spring, many are making up for lost time by home shopping hard ri... read more

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It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. Many needs have changed in 2020, and it’s okay to admit if your house no longer fits your lifestyle. If you’re now working remotely, facilitating virtual school, trying to exercise at home, or simply just spending more time in your own four walls, you may be bursting at the seams in your current hou... read more

Digital Revolution Enhanced Realtors’ Role In Real Estate Transactions   We’ve all seen how technology and the Digital Revolution has changed – or disrupted – everything from the way we consume entertainment to the way we do business. There’s no way around the fact that the Digital Revolution touched almost everything in our lives and dramatically changed many of them, some for the good, some not-so-good.  And it’s been hard on all kinds of middlemen.  For instan... read more

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a common myth that you have to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. This means people who could buy a home may be putting their plans on hold because they don’t have that much saved yet. The reality is, whet... read more