Posts Tagged ‘Buyers’
The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now
What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Asso...
Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part. That’s where townhomes come in. Townho...
What Does Under Contract Mean for Buyers?
As you begin your homebuying search, chances are you’ll see a home listed as “under contract” or “active under contract.” If you find yourself wanting to buy that house, you may be wondering if you can still make an offer on a h...
Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction
At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore. Maybe you need more space. Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office. Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now. If your current...
Can a Seller Refuse to Pay a Buyer’s Agent?
Key takeaways Sellers can refuse to pay a buyer’s agent, and commissions remain fully negotiable even after the 2024 NAR settlement MLS listings can no longer display buyer agent commission offers, which means any compensation must now...
California Opens ‘Dream For All’ First-Time Home Buyers Loan Program
Key Takeaways Qualified first-time home buyers can get up to $150,000 in down payment or closing cost assistance Applicants will be picked through a lottery system Registration re-opens 'early' 2026 California Dreamin’ Californi...
Buyers: Results from the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2025
The Typical Buyer & Home Bought In this section, we provide a high-level overview of key buyer information and what their homes look like. According to the Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), 5% of adults in the country are rece...
What Is Due Diligence in Real Estate? A Buyer’s Guide
Quick answer: The due diligence period is the time between an accepted offer and closing, when a buyer investigates the property, schedules inspections, reviews disclosures, and ensures it meets expectations before finalizing the purchas...
