Posts Tagged ‘Buyers’
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...
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...
