HomeLight released their Top Agent Insights Spring 2021 Report! Homelight polled almost 1,400 from February to March to hear their thoughts about the real estate market. Here are some key trends that are or can influence the summer 2021 housing market. Seller’s market continues to intensify and spread. The market is still hot everywhere, giving sellers the upper hand. In Q1 2021, 97% of agents...
Besides the almost constant sunshine, Texas appeals to new residents for low taxes. According to a new report, for everyone who left low-tax states in the past eight years, an average of four people moved to those same states. Nevada, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas are at the top of the low-tax states attracting new residents. Texas ranks as the eighth-lowest tax rate in the county. Our...
As we know, there’s an inventory shortage of homes, and prices are on the rise. In large part, the pandemic has contributed to this shortage, especially when paired with historically low interest rates. One survey revealed that 55% of people said they regret taking out a mortgage during the pandemic. But you can avoid homebuyer's remorse, even during this competitive market. Before purchasing,...