Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. The choice of the best long term investment is pulled from the 4 most popular bottom line investments in America. Likewise, respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings accounts. All of these investments have strengths. They are consistent […]
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Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid To Buy A Home Again!
According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on you. Fool me twice- shame on me.” According to the 2019 Home Buyer Report from NerdWallet, “Thirteen percent of Americans have […]
Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?
Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving. This begs the question, are older generations really not selling their homes? The 2019 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trend Report by NAR clarifies this point! NAR’s findings show […]
What Is Really Happening With Home Prices?
Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%. Some have suggested that year-over-year appreciation levels could fall to 3% or less this year. However, a stronger-than-expected economy and a good spring housing market […]
Enhancing Your Next Open House
Enhancing your next open house does have to be difficult. Here are some practical strategies and ideas to help you achieve greater success. Exteriors and Interiors are freshened up and clean. Inside the home is decluttered and depersonalized. There are signs pointing potential buyers down the right path to the doorstep. Maybe you even have […]
Starting The Search For Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!
Here are 5 tips for starting the search for your dream home In today’s real estate market where low inventory is a factor in most parts of the country. Due to this fact, it can often be frustrating to be a first-time home-buyer if you aren’t prepared for this challenging environment. In a realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find […]
10 Reasons To Invest In Las Vegas Real Estate In 2019 & 2020
Is a Las Vegas investment property still a decent real estate investment? If you are looking to invest in Las Vegas investment real estate, then you must read this. These are things that make the Las Vegas real estate market stand out when it comes to choosing a place to invest in 2019 and beyond. […]
New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers
Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns. Things may be changing however, as new research shows housing is affordable for first-time buyers. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports on the […]
Static Home Prices Signal A Stabilizing Las Vegas market
The calendar has turned, but the Southern Nevada housing market hasn’t. Static home prices signal a stabilizing Las Vegas market. According to a report released Wednesday by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, the median price for an existing single-family home sold through its Multiple Listing Service was $300,000 during April. The number represents […]
A Lack Of Inventory Continues To Impact The Housing Market
The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest point in years. The market will continue to strengthen in 2019. Accordingly, a lack of inventory continues to […]
