Buyer Advice

The Meaning of “Days on Market”

When you see “Days on Market” (DOM) next to a listing, it’s more than just a number—it’s a measure of how long a home has been chasing its next ...

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Summer 2025 Homebuyer Trends: What’s Driving Decisions This Season?

Where homebuyers want to live in the summer of 2025 is a moving target, pardon the pun, but their idea of a bullseye is a place with warmer ...

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The State of Housing Inventory: What to Expect in Q3, 2025

Researchers are finding that the balance of new homes and multifamily rental projects are closer to their historical averages in 2025, which ...

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Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Smaller Home

As of November 2024, there were 132,000,000 households in the U.S., a net increase of 782,000 from the previous year. Family households grew by ...

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Top Tools for Analyzing Neighborhood Quality

Researching the right neighborhood for your family is important for your lifestyle and well-being, as well as your investment in a home, helping ...

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What are Deed Restrictions?

Before you buy a home, ask your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional to look into any potential deed restrictions that limit how ...

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Should You Buy a Rural Home?

As the costs of homebuying continue to rise, many homebuyers are willing to exchange urban amenities for the peace, quiet, and affordability of ...

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A-frame Homes: A Buyer’s Guide to These Iconic Properties

When you think of luxury winter sports vacations, it’s easy to picture yourself staying in a charming A-frame Swiss chalet, replete with a ...

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Why Timing the Market Rarely Works

Mortgage interest rates are slowly drifting lower, giving a much-needed boost to both homebuyers and home sellers. Yet, home prices continue to ...

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Are Short-Term Rentals Still a Good Investment in 2025?

It’s been more than lucky timing for short-term rental investors. The confluence of housing shortages, relaxed COVID restrictions, and ...

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Best Places to Buy Land in the USA for 2025

Land ownership offers more than just open space—it’s a lasting investment that can align perfectly with your unique vision. Maybe it’s a state ...

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How to Buy a Home in Spring 2025

To buy a home in spring 2025, you should organize your finances, choose the right team members, and understand the market. Check your credit ...

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Unlocking Military Benefits in Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the best perks of U.S. military service is obtaining housing assistance through the Veterans Administration (VA). Veterans, active ...

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How Lower Interest Rates Could Shape the Housing Market

Mortgage interest rates have been slowly retreating since reaching a 23-year high of 7.79% in October 2023, but they haven’t dipped enough to ...

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How to Find Down-payment Assistance for Your First Home

Down payments to obtain a mortgage loan are arguably the biggest hurdle for first-time homebuyers. They’re an upfront payment that helps the ...

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