These days, you hear a lot about how there are too few homes for sale and it’s driving prices upward. But though that’s true in many markets, it doesn’t mean hopeful home buyers should give up on buying. In fact, the most recent Housing Opportunity Index from the National Association of Home Builders shows there …
A lot of what you look for in a home has to do with the particulars of your day-to-day life. For example, a home buyer who has young children would be more likely to prioritize living in a good school district than a buyer who doesn’t have kids. That makes sense, after all. So you’d …
Home design trends come and go. But whether today’s fad is mid-century inspired or favors a more contemporary look, home buyers can’t help but be swayed by the latest décor trends. After all, no one wants their house to look dated or like it hasn’t been touched since 1982. So which trends are dominating today’s …
With the number of available homes for sale lower than normal in many markets, there’s been an understandable focus on how many new homes are being built. After all, the quickest way to fix a supply issue is to add more supply. That’s why new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of …
The National Association of Home Builders conducts a monthly survey to measure how confident builders are in the market for newly built, single-family homes. After all, if builders – whose livelihood depends on selling new homes – are optimistic about the market, chances are good that conditions are favorable for buyers too. According to the …
Like any big decision, buying a home requires a lot of thought and consideration. You have to figure out what you want, what you need, and what you can do without. But, if you’re buying a home as a couple, you also need to compromise with your significant other. Because, chances are, the two of …
Fantasizing is a big part of shopping for a home – whether you’re dreaming of a big kitchen, a beautiful backyard, or tons of storage space. Every home shopper has, if not a dream house, at the very least, some features they’re dreaming about having in their next home. And, according to one recent survey, …
In markets where there are fewer homes for sale, prospective home buyers might have to look around a while before they find a home that fits their lifestyle and checks off the right boxes on their wishlist. This can be frustrating. But, if you know what to expect and have a plan to deal with …
Buying a home can be equal parts exciting and stressful. The thrill of starting fresh in a new house in a new neighborhood is undeniable. But the buying process, financing, and moving can cause anxiety, especially for buyers that haven’t been through it before. So what are the factors that cause prospective home buyers the …
