With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy […]
Member Spotlight: Sarina Bergman On Wins, Challenges, and Professional Development During COVID-19
Real estate success stories are looking a little different this year. In some ways, COVID-19 has made luxury real estate a bit easier than usual. As a whole, we’re seeing properties move faster now that the initial uncertainty has dissipated, and we’re seeing serious sellers and serious buyers taking action with more urgency now than […]
Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, […]
Virtual Open Houses Create New Opportunities In Luxury Real Estate Market
Maybe some of you have returned to in-person open houses, but most of you reading this report probably have not. In either case, I hope you all are embracing virtual open houses as a very efficient and effective way to connect with neighbors, your sphere of influence, and new prospects. They are efficient and easy […]
Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?
Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a great question to ask, and one to look at […]
August Luxury Market Report Summary: The Changing Trends of Second Home Markets
Whether you’re a brand new luxury professional figuring out how to work with luxury clients this year, or you’re an experienced professional looking to breathe life back into a quiet farm… Second home markets may hold your answer. As we coast into the final quarter of the year, we’re seeing some significant shifts affecting these […]
Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back
When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and home values would depreciate for the first time in almost a decade. That, however, didn’t happen. It appears the opposite is taking place. After the […]
The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year
Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from […]
Ask a Pro About Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights According to trending data, searches for key real estate topics are skyrocketing online. Clearly, lots of people have questions about buying a home, and other topics related to the process. Working with a trusted real estate professional will help you create the most personalized and helpful experience. Let’s connect so you have the […]
Forbearance Numbers Are Lower than Expected
Originally, some housing industry analysts were concerned that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families to delay payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when forbearances end. Some even worried that we might relive the 2006-2008 housing crash all over again. Once you examine the data, however, that seems unlikely. […]
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