Monthly Archives: March 2020
How to Make Your Bathroom Look Spacious
Bathroom size is typically high on a buyer's priority list! If you're selling your home, here's how to make sure your bathroom looks spacious and sleek. Read More
Are We About to See a New Wave of Foreclosures?
With all of the havoc being caused by COVID-19, many are concerned we may see a new wave of foreclosures. Restaurants, airlines, hotels, and many other industries are furloughing workers or dramatically cutting their hours. Without a job, many homeowners are wondering how they’ll be able to afford their mortgage payments. In spite of this,... Read More
Three Reasons Why This Is Not a Housing Crisis
In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data. Digging into past experiences by reviewing historical trends and understanding the peaks and valleys of what’s come before us is one of the many ways we can confidently evaluate any... Read More
Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process
The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major part of the American Dream.” Unfortunately, the myths surrounding the... Read More
5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the Last Time
With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at the real estate consulting firm Meyers Research, addressed this point in... Read More
Realtor Magazine’s 30 under 30: An Interview with Nominee Sam Medvene
Sam Medvene, of CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty, is a native of the Washington, D.C. area. With an entrepreneurial upbringing and a passion to help others,…Read moreRealtor Magazine’s 30 under 30: An Interview with Nominee Sam Medvene Read More
Realtor Magazine’s 30 under 30: An Interview with Emily Beutler
Emily Beutler, of CENTURY 21 Beutler & Associates, takes pride in serving the community she loves in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. When she’s not traveling the…Read moreRealtor Magazine’s 30 under 30: An Interview with Emily Beutler Read More
Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way. The best way to e... Read More
Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home
The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price appreciation to begin reaccelerating. Many... Read More
Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers
Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than later in your journey: 1. Understand What it Takes... Read More