Thanks to the historic inventory shortage, competition for homes in markets across the country has been fierce, and Green Valley has been no exception. That competition has driven up home prices. For more than a year, it has not been […]
Modest inventory growth expected in 2019
For the past few years, historically low inventory has been driving up competition (and prices) for real estate in markets across the country. But it looks like 2019 is going to see that (finally!) start to shift. While gains are […]
Buyers more likely to buy existing homes vs. new construction
Many people believe that when it comes to real estate, buyers want something brand new. But according to a recent report, the vast majority of buyers end up purchasing existing homes. According to the New Construction Consumer Housing Trends Report […]
Owning a home is one of the pillars of the American Dream
For decades, owning a home has been one of the pillars of the American Dream. And, according to recent data, it looks like it still is. According to the 2019 edition of the Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National […]
Homeowners see significant equity gains in 2018
A home is an investment — and, like any investment, you want it to increase in value over time. Well, in 2018 homeowners definitely got their wish. According to the most recent Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners in […]
4 hidden costs of not owning your own home
There’s no arguing there’s costs associated with owning a home. But the opposite is also true; there are also definite costs associated with NOT owning a home. The benefits of buying vs. renting has always been a hotly debated topic, […]
Here’s the one aroma to help you sell your house quickly
True or false? When you’re selling your home, you should bake cookies before a showing or an open house. After all, who doesn’t like the smell of freshly baked cookies? Well, it isn’t like you can Betty Crocker your way […]
Report: Housing demand shifting from renting to owning
If you needed further confirmation that home ownership is becoming a more attractive option than renting to people across the country, just ask Harvard. According to the recent State of the Nation’s Housing report from the Joint Center on Housing […]
Past Bankruptcy? You could buy a home sooner than you think
In the past 6 years, more than 5 million Americans filed for bankruptcy. And while many people believe that filing for bankruptcy causes long-term financial ruin — and will keep them from ever being able to purchase a home — […]
Home prices predicted to rise nearly 5% by January 2019
According to a recent CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, home prices across the nation are expected to rise a total of 4.8 percent between January 2018 and January 2019. While that’s not as high as the 6.6 percent growth the […]
