Balch Buyer's Realty

04/26/2024

First-time buyers represented 32% of buyers in March, up from 26% in February. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2GFPb3O

04/23/2024

04/11/2024

Buyers should seek the input of true fiduciary agents.

Understanding the term 'fiduciary' is crucial. A fiduciary agent is obligated to act in the best interests of their client, putting their needs above all others. Buyers should actively seek out agents who uphold this standard of care.

Seller's agents are obligated to act in the best interest of the seller so make sure, as a buyer, you have someone looking out for your best interests as well.

03/30/2024

Will home prices drop in 2024?
Written by Molly Grace; edited by Laura Grace Tarpley

Even as demand has slowed, extremely low supply has kept home prices from falling.
Prices increased a bit in 2023, and they'll probably go up in 2024, as well.
Most major forecasts predict that home prices will end 2024 between 1.4% and 4.1% higher than the year before.

02/06/2024

Mortgage rates are falling, but when will the 30-year mortgage dip below 6%? Here’s what five economists are forecasting.

01/12/2024

If you have been waiting to get into your new home now may be the best time! Let us help you!

"Home prices have once again broken through to a new record high," James Egan says, but the bank still sees them dropping in 2024.

12/31/2023

"This will continue to impact affordability, particularly for entry-level and first-time homebuyers, thereby constraining demand."

12/30/2023

Happy New Year! Let us help you make 2024 the year of your new home!

What does the first month of the year have in store for home buyers? Read on to find out.

12/26/2023

Today's housing market obstacles will remain through 2024, and total home sales will marginally improve, Fannie Mae said.

12/24/2023

Listing consults with Redfin agents have risen significantly since rates began to fall last month. Our economists expect buyers will take advantage of lower rates and more listings in the new year, after the typical holiday slowdown.

12/23/2023

The Wall Street bank released its outlook for key housing stats through 2027, and its chief economist said the immediate risk of a US recession is low.

12/20/2023

"Another reason sales are ticking up is buyers and sellers are finally living in the same reality," a Redfin real estate agent said in a report.