Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percentage of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s why, if you’re craving more options, it makes sense to see if a newly built home is right for you.
Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home
Posted by Tim Weisheyer on Feb 7, 2024 7:37:39 AM
Topics: Buying a Home, Buying 101, Picking a Realtor, new construction
Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
Posted by Tim Weisheyer on Dec 7, 2023 4:25:25 PM
Even with so much data showing home prices are rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. A recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four people who are dealing with that fear – maybe you’re one of them.
Topics: Buying a Home, Real Estate Market Update, Selling your Home
People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding
Posted by Tim Weisheyer on Oct 19, 2023 10:42:27 AM
In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their real estate agents to find less expensive homes. And with newly built homes making up a historically large percentage of the total available inventory today, that search often includes brand new homes.
Topics: Buying a Home, Building a Home, Buying 101, new construction