7 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN BUYING AND SELLING SIMULTANEOUSLY

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 10, 2021 | Buyers, Buying A Home, Sellers, Selling A Home

Many times people embark on buying a house at the same time they are selling their current home. It can be a stressful situation with many balls in the air at once. There is a lot at stake when doing these two transactions. Many mistakes that can occur during this...

Looking for a Place To Call Home? Consider a Condominium.

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 10, 2021 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

It’s no secret that one of the top stories in today’s real estate market is low housing supply and high buyer demand. If you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home or are someone who’s interested in downsizing, it may be worth considering a condominium...

Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 5, 2021 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Sellers

In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported: “60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction to an existing home.”...

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 3, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Pricing

According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic...

Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 2, 2021 | Buyers, Move-up Buyers, Pricing

Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision....

Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Jul 16, 2021 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographic

Some Highlights Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for buyers and the overall market. Although the supply increases are modest, more homes...