Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most of us will make. If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably read the headlines about how expensive and competitive it can be. There’s no denying the challenges of buying a home in this...
Original Publish Date: March 31, 2021 If you’re a middle-class American and homeowner, chances are, about two-thirds of your wealth is in your home equity. Homeownership has long been a simple and effective way for Americans to improve their financial standing and...
Housing is less affordable than ever. Median prices are up 25% nationwide in the last two years, and the appreciation is even sharper in some areas, like the Mountain West. With prices going up as quickly as they are, it may seem to some aspirers that their...
Original Publish Date: September 9, 2019 The world of real estate is full of jargon. In fact, if you’ve ever bought or sold a home with a traditional agent before, you were probably told at various stages that the agent would “take care of it” or that you should...
2021 was a big year for the real estate industry. We saw home prices skyrocket like never before, the lowest housing supply in nearly 40 years, increased competition amongst buyers, and record-low interest rates. In a year with many uncertainties, Homie hit several...
We recently conducted and released a nationwide survey that reveals home buying trends and perspectives from Generation Z. As Gen Z begins to make its way into the real estate market, we want to understand what is most important to them when it comes to buying a...
It’s no secret it’s currently a seller’s market – with seller’s making more profits on their homes than ever before. President Biden’s new proposal may make sellers wary of paying higher taxes on long term capital gains, but it only applies to a small demographic....
In May, prices continued to soar, but there are some promising signs for our buyers out there that things might be in the early stages of leveling out. After months of many sitting out of the seller’s game with fear of missing out, homes are starting to hit the...
Does the process of buying or selling a home make you sweat a little bit? You’re not alone. Many people feel the same way, and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t relieved any of that anxiety. When most Americans think of all the stressful milestones in their lives,...
Original Publish Date: June 30, 2021 High prices. Bidding wars. Buyers texting offers while driving away from the open house – and then again at the next stoplight. Welcome to a seller’s market. Some buyers feel that the only way they can compete is to toss the...
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