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Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?

by on May 21, 2019 in [:en]Senior Market[:], Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates




Are Older Generations Really Not Selling their Homes? | Bridge Builders

Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving.

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Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

by on May 17, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers




Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

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What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

by on May 16, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing




What is Really Happening with Home Prices? | Bridge Builders

Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%. Some have suggested that year-over-year appreciation levels could fall to 3% or less this year.

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New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers

by on May 14, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy




New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers | Bridge Builders

Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns.

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A Lack of Inventory Continues to Impact the Housing Market

by on May 13, 2019 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers




A Lack of Inventory Continues to Impact the Housing Market | Bridge Builders

The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest point in years. The market will continue to strengthen in 2019.

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