Columnist Jay Thompson details his adventure buying a second home in Texas — from Seattle. What does that look like during a pandemic? What are…
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More than half of homebuyers likely to buy a home within next year
By The Citizen on June 8, 2020
Fifty-three percent of homebuyers say they now plan to buy a home within the next year, according to a survey conducted by online lending marketplace…
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing home financing
By The Citizen on June 4, 2020
Vishal Garg and Adena Hefets discussed how the pandemic is impacting financing for homebuyers during a panel titled “Advances in Ways to Buy a Home.” …
They hate their homes, and they want out — NOW!
By The Citizen on May 22, 2020
Quarantine has made many buyers realize they have new and urgent unmet needs for their homes, now that most plan to spend more time at…
April’s hottest markets were in cities you might not expect
By The Citizen on May 15, 2020
Although Colorado Springs ranked as the hottest market for the third consecutive month, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Topeka, Kansas, also rose the ranks. Source: Inman…
Redfin, Zillow to resume iBuying
By The Citizen on May 7, 2020
Redfin is returning to homebuying immediately, while Zillow says a return is likely within a few weeks. Source: Inman News
What buyers are up against in today’s world
By The Citizen on May 6, 2020
Understanding the perspective of your potential and actual clients is an important part of providing great service. My wife and I decided to buy a place…
3 ways COVID-19 may benefit homebuyers in 2020
By The Citizen on April 27, 2020
Even chaotic times can bring some positive lessons to learn from. Here’s how COVID-19 might change the real estate industry and how homebuyers can benefit…
3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process
By The Citizen on April 23, 2020
During these unprecedented times, it’s important for agents to do everything they can to protect themselves and their buyers from hiccups during the process. Here…
The anxiety of homebuying in the time of coronavirus
By The Citizen on April 23, 2020
A first-time buyer goes through a day of socially distanced showings and wonders how to make the right choice. Source: Inman News