Posts Tagged ‘Buyers’
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 recen...
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...
Malibu residents flee as international buyers snap up burned-out lots
Wood frames are rising from the ashes of burned-out lots in Pacific Palisades, signaling the start of a new era for the fire-torn community. But down the road in Malibu, the scene is bleak.Cars wind through a gauntlet of traffic cones and caut...
Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
The U.S. housing market finally favors homebuyers, but few can afford it It’s a buyer’s market, meaning buyers have the upper hand. Following the pandemic-fueled seller’s market in 2021, sellers now outnumber buyers by over 500,000 ...
Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders ar...
What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see ...
Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect
So long, 6% commission.For decades, real estate commissions have been somewhat standardized, with most home sellers paying 5% to 6% commission to cover both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. On Friday, everything changed.A landmark ag...
