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Why You Need a Buyer’s Agent

August 25, 2015 by Natalie Poteete

Purchasing your perfect place to call home can be stressful time, so why go through that alone? Contrary to popular belief, buyer agents work for you for free! Many people think that they have to pay a sales commission when they are purchasing a home, but only the seller has to pay commission. So, not only is your buyer agent working for free, but they are also going to negotiate the best terms and price for you, the buyer! A buyer agent can help ease any worries you may have during the process of finding that perfect home. They can find you listings and set up showings according to what you are in search for, they are experienced negotiators to get you the best terms for what you want, and they can explain everything to you throughout the entire process. You will find it very beneficial when it comes time to do all of the paper work because honestly no one likes doing paper work; your agent will handle all of that for you and will be looking out for your best interests! Prevent some of the stresses when buying a house and get your own agent who is looking out for your best interests!

 

http://www.realtor.com/advice/buyer-agents-work-free/

http://findrealaustin.com/buyers/buyers-agent/

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tagged With: agent, buyer, home, real estate

First-Time Home Buyers Are Waiting Longer to Purchase

August 17, 2015 by Natalie Poteete

According to an article published by CNBC on August 17, 2015, first-time home buyers are waiting longer than ever before to purchase their first home. Based off of new analysis from the real estate firm, Zillow, the average first-time home buyer is renting for 6 years, which is more than doubled from previously 2.6 years in the 1970s. A generation ago, the average age of a first-time home buyer was 30 and is now up to 33 years of age.

Experts say that the wait is due to financial challenges and that for renters, saving money for a down payment is a barrier.  Most first-time home buyers are relying on person savings for part of their down payments, but with the increase of rental prices it’s making it more difficult to put money aside for savings. Nationwide, rental prices have increased about twice the pace of average hourly wage growth. An astounding 46 percent of rents, ages 24 to 34, are spending upwards of 30 percent of their incomes on rent, according to a report by Harvard University’s Joint Center of Housing Studies.

Housing specialists note that surveys still show a strong interest to buy among the young Americans, but that their timelines for purchasing depend on achieving more stability in their careers. It appears that job security is a vast factor according to a study by The Money Source. After examining over five thousand home buyer applications, the buyers averaged about 4.5 years in their field of work and help their current job for at least three years. The outcomes of the study prove how acute job stability has become for a generation that entered the workforce during the Great Recession and its slow-growth recovery.

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tagged With: buyer, first-time, homebuyer

The Benefits of Living in a HOA Community

August 12, 2015 by Natalie Poteete

Some buyers turn away from properties with a homeowners association (HOA) for reasons that vary from the unwanted additional fee to the community regulations, but what they don’t realize are many benefits they are missing out on with living in a HOA community.

Here’s a list a few of the many benefits!

  • Landscaping: Greenery, walkways, and common areas are always maintained without you having to worry about their upkeep making the community look complete
  • Community presence: Regulations insure that the homes and yards remain looking prestige without worrying about your neighbor having their own junk yard or placing a large pink flamingo in their front lawn. This ensures that the community lawns remain beautiful at all times.
  • Amenities: Often there are community swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, or even walking trails for the residents to enjoy in a worry-free and well-maintained environment. Some HOAs may also offer a gated community that puts many homeowners at ease.
  • Property value: With regulations in place, a HOA confines activity that could decrease your property value like having a neighbor whose house is painted bright purple or a neighbor who does not maintain their front lawn.

 

http://www.copperleafcommunity.com/blog/6-benefits-living-hoa-community

http://www.realtor.com/advice/pros-and-cons-of-living-within-a-homeowners-association/

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