by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice for Homeowners, Buying A Home, Housing Market Updates
The Challenge For some time now, real estate reporters have been talking about the challenges facing home buyers. Chief among these challenges is the lack of available homes for sale. This supply shortage has led to rapid price appreciation and bidding wars in many...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Sep 8, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buyer, Buying A Home, Economic Factors
Looking for the house that suits your needs best within a budget requires expertise. The thought of making the most expensive purchase of one’s life makes everyone nervous, but having real estate agents on your side can reduce stress. Selecting properties from the...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Sep 8, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Building Costs, Buyer, Buying A Home, Costs, Home Value, Pricing
Choosing a suitable home is one thing, but quoting the right price is a different ballgame altogether. Once you have taken your pick, you do not want to end up overpaying for the deal. So, to successfully go about the tedious home buying procedure, you must have some...
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...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 28, 2021 | Buying A Home, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Mar 9, 2021 | Advice for Buyers, Buyers, Buying A Home, Extraordinary Homes
As the country went under lockdown, Americans were on the move. Over the last year, 1 in 20 adults moved from where they were living either permanently or temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Center. Most cited...
