Have Starter Homes Reached Their End? The Shifting Reality of Entry-Level Homes
A traditional stepping stone, starter homes are becoming more and more out of reach. In the 1980s, the typical first-time ...
Tag: First-Time Homebuyers
To Give or Not to Give: The Value of Closing Gifts
In the world of real estate, closing gifts have long been a topic of discussion. Some agents swear by them, ...
NAR Announces Release of Season 5 of ‘First-Time Buyer’
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced the release of the fifth season of its acclaimed docuseries, “First-Time Buyer,” now ...
Realtor.com Unveils Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025
It’s no secret that affordable homeownership seems to be a mirage that many a thirsting wanderer is chasing in a ...
Rocket Companies CFO Sees Bright Spots in 2025 Housing Market Despite Mortgage Rate Pressures
Rising inventory levels and changing buyer demographics are boosting optimism for the housing market in 2025 even as affordability headwinds ...
Affordability Dips, With Qualifying Income Back Above $100,000
Housing affordability worsened slightly in October, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index, and the ...
Pandemic Homebuyers May Be Largest Group of Sellers in 2025, Furthering the Wealth Gap in Young Adults
With a new year around the corner, the real estate industry is preparing for an influx of new homes entering ...
Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership
Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for ...
Buyer Sentiment Hits 2-Year High, but Affordability Remains a Barrier
While a plurality of homebuyers believes that it still isn’t the right time to pull the trigger on homebuying, new ...
4 Underserved Niches That Can Make Excellent Leads
As a real estate agent, you know the potential of pre foreclosure leads, divorcees, failed listings, etc. But what if ...
3 Tips for Staging a Smaller Home
Maximize every square foot of a home and help buyers see the potential of a small space with these staging recommendations. Read more.
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